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
There’s a realistic scenario in which the Nuggets still need defensive reinforcements after the first stretch of the season, especially to guard on the perimeter and take some of the load off Braun and Gordon.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Work will also begin later this month by OCTA to build a new 1,400-foot-long reinforcement wall on the inland side of the Mariposa Bridge, allowing for a beach path to be built to reconnect the city’s popular coastal bike and pedestrian path that was damaged along with the train tracks.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Applied Compute, a new startup focused on AI reinforcement learning that was founded by ex-OpenAI staffers, uses Mercor to provide datasets on specific topics, like finance.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The team traded for Ryan McMahon to replace DJ LeMahieu and brought in Jose Caballero as some reinforcement for Anthony Volpe.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Work will also begin later this month by OCTA to build a new 1,400-foot-long reinforcement wall on the inland side of the Mariposa Bridge, allowing for a beach path to be built to reconnect the city’s popular coastal bike and pedestrian path that was damaged along with the train tracks.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
Applied Compute, a new startup focused on AI reinforcement learning that was founded by ex-OpenAI staffers, uses Mercor to provide datasets on specific topics, like finance.
—Richard Nieva, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The team traded for Ryan McMahon to replace DJ LeMahieu and brought in Jose Caballero as some reinforcement for Anthony Volpe.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcement
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That means no more security updates, patches, or tech support, so now’s the time to upgrade.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
14 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, maintaining emotional support while encouraging autonomy strikes a healthier balance than enabling avoidance.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Real Madrid and Marseille last met back in the 2009-10 group stage, when Cristiano Ronaldo scored braces in both the home and away fixtures.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Knee braces are considered one of the most effective forms of treatment for the joint pain, but patients can find the braces uncomfortable, Uhlrich said.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
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Harried enjoyed a colorful green and purple display with vast pillars reaching high into the sky, as well as a subtle green glow as activity began to wane.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Britain’s ruling Labour party has made AI services and infrastructure, including large new data centers, a key pillar of its economic growth strategy, although the government has been criticized for tax policies that restrict the growth of its tech companies.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
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When powered on, the e-uni will self-balance for easier mounting, with leg grips on either side to guide your stance while your feet are positioned on the fold-down platforms.—
Paul Ridden
June 24,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
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From the Caribbean Music Awards to the mounting of several arena shows — April kicked off a season of head-turning announcements for the world of Caribbean music.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
8 May 2025
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“Reinforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcement. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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