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also reenforced
as in bolstered
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)
letters of recommendation that reinforced the committee's opinion of the candidate
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Recent Examples of reinforced
But the slow drip of revelations has reinforced a perception that power protects itself and that ordinary citizens live under a different standard.
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Kaitlyn Buss, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Other concerns have now been reinforced in court.
—Natalie Leticia Gallón, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Early social media engagement reinforced that instinct, with requests pouring in from communities around the world.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
The long journey from that success in college and the success in the pros has reinforced the lessons Darnold learned from his parents early in his life.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Glasser reinforced them with power mesh.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
The response reinforced how the halftime show, even without overt rule-breaking, can function as visual storytelling that invites interpretation at a scale unmatched in other live events.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
The fort-like structure was reinforced with wood scaffolding, old furniture, and storage pallets propped up against the perimeter.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
In San Martin Park, the electrical boxes were reinforced with silicone, adding an extra obstacle for the thieves.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Kaitlyn Buss, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Other concerns have now been reinforced in court.
—Natalie Leticia Gallón, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
Early social media engagement reinforced that instinct, with requests pouring in from communities around the world.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
The long journey from that success in college and the success in the pros has reinforced the lessons Darnold learned from his parents early in his life.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Glasser reinforced them with power mesh.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
The response reinforced how the halftime show, even without overt rule-breaking, can function as visual storytelling that invites interpretation at a scale unmatched in other live events.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
The fort-like structure was reinforced with wood scaffolding, old furniture, and storage pallets propped up against the perimeter.
—Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
In San Martin Park, the electrical boxes were reinforced with silicone, adding an extra obstacle for the thieves.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforced
Verb
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Sealy impressed with three blocks and bolstered what would have been a six-player rotation -- without Knox and Wagner -- to seven.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The introductions of Ruben Dias and Rayan Cherki bolstered City, whereas Slot was slow to take off the ineffective Cody Gakpo, with Jones still waiting to be introduced when the visitors equalised.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The editorial strategy, Cheney said, is supported by a social media presence designed to work in tandem with the reporting.—
Thomas Waller,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The State Marketplace Network, a collective of 22 state marketplaces supported by the National Academy for State Health Policy, said initial enrollment figures raise concern.—
Julie Appleby,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While some companies failed to impress investors, others proved their ability to capitalize on solid growth opportunities offered by the ongoing AI boom.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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Frigid weather, alcohol and drugs proved to be a fatal combination for a number of people found dead outdoors during New York’s continuing deep freeze as the city prepares for two more days of record low temperatures, officials said Saturday.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Reinforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforced. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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