reinforcement

noun

ˌrē-ən-ˈfȯrs-mənt How to pronounce reinforcement (audio)
Definition of reinforcementnext
as in support
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else the consulting architect suggested using additional steel reinforcements to counteract the bridge's design flaw

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Recent Examples of reinforcement The reserve roster is kept for depth and for reinforcement if injuries were to occur. — Cal Phillips july 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026 With a Europa League campaign ahead, reinforcements will be needed. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The announcement came after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements to manage a border crisis that boiled over Thursday with large crowds of people breaching the border fence. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 Similarly, for baskets, the stylist uses Gorilla Glue to fix any parts that have come unwoven or need reinforcement. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reinforcement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcement
  1. support
  2. brace
  3. pillar
  4. mounting
Noun
  • Furthermore, based on Warsh’s recent public comments, the task forces’ eventual findings could potentially provide support for an even more dovish agenda.
    — David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Now in the back half of summer break, the couple are calling for additional support to keep their program funded until the beginning of the school year.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of support
Noun
  • Three wildfires are burning in Spokane County, Washington, and thousands of families have been ordered to flee their homes overnight, as state officials warn of an incredibly dangerous situation and brace for what daylight may reveal.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Jiménez became the second player in Red Bulls history to score a brace in his first career MLS start, joining Cornell Glen on May 8, 2004.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of brace
Noun
  • The cues are on the pillar next to the transformer pool table.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Dior’s men’s fragrance business revolves around two modern pillars—Sauvage and Homme—and the prolific Kurkdjian thinks about the two pillars as neighboring territories.
    — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of pillar
Noun
  • The weapon begins spinning violently, dragging the service member around before throwing him several yards from the mounting.
    — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
  • After that, there are further stages including preparation, conservation, and mounting.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of mounting

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“Reinforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcement. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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