as in shores
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 reinforcements
Amid the latest injury concerns, the Heat were bolstered by a pair of reinforcements.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
The long-running campaign against smoking could find reinforcements from the new wave of research into psychedelics.
—Will Stone, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
Epoxy resins, meanwhile, serve as structural adhesives and protective coatings, and act as the primary matrix in carbon fiber components for wind turbine blades, aircraft structures, high-end sporting goods, and civil engineering reinforcements.
—Etiido Uko
march 08, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026
And this is not the March to max out the credit card on those positions when reinforcements can be added in the draft.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
On top of project players, such as 19-year-old Souza, their only other January signing, there became a desperate need for first-team reinforcements at some point over that month.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
De Hart’s job was to monitor the enemy and send word to Stirling if the British sought reinforcements across the river.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
On top of the team’s recent heater, GM Jim Nill brought in some reinforcements at the trade deadline with the additions of defenseman Tyler Myers and left winger Michael Bunting.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Borders closed, embassies emptied and allies sent military reinforcements.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
The long-running campaign against smoking could find reinforcements from the new wave of research into psychedelics.
—Will Stone, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
Epoxy resins, meanwhile, serve as structural adhesives and protective coatings, and act as the primary matrix in carbon fiber components for wind turbine blades, aircraft structures, high-end sporting goods, and civil engineering reinforcements.
—Etiido Uko
march 08, New Atlas, 8 Mar. 2026
And this is not the March to max out the credit card on those positions when reinforcements can be added in the draft.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
On top of project players, such as 19-year-old Souza, their only other January signing, there became a desperate need for first-team reinforcements at some point over that month.
—Elias Burke, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
De Hart’s job was to monitor the enemy and send word to Stirling if the British sought reinforcements across the river.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
On top of the team’s recent heater, GM Jim Nill brought in some reinforcements at the trade deadline with the additions of defenseman Tyler Myers and left winger Michael Bunting.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
Borders closed, embassies emptied and allies sent military reinforcements.
—Arkansas Online, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcements
Noun
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Only around 100 kilometers (60 miles) of water separate Iran and the UAE; missiles and drones do not take long to reach Emirati shores.—
Paula Hancocks,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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Its white façade, inspired by the fleets and liners of the 1990s, contrasted with the dense vegetation lining the shores.—
Noelann Bourgade,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Shaw and Bosco built another company together called SB Tactical, which produces controversial arm braces for guns.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Everyday Appeal of Tennis Bracelets Tennis braces were once reserved for formal events.—
Malana VanTayler,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The community college is also investing in its student services and supports for basic needs to ensure 70% of its students complete a credential or transfer successfully to another institution.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
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Single metal, wood, or bamboo stakes can be added and tied tightly to vertical cage supports if needed.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As the pressure mounts and their captor—someone with a chilling connection to their past—grows increasingly unstable, Connie and Larry cling to their faith, unsure if help will reach them in time.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
11 Mar. 2026
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But skull mounts are different.—
Jeff Wilson,
Outdoor Life,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Spread out between the wooden pillars on the ground floor, The Garden restaurant is Aleenta's main dining room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Beyond the familiar pillars of materials, complications, finishing, and technical merit, there is sometimes an intangible element, a certain coherence or emotional clarity, that elevates a watch from being simply well-made to genuinely interesting to a watch-a-holic.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Prairie View Ranch in Morgan County CBS She recently sponsored a bill to help local governments fund the Arkansas Valley Conduit water pipeline, a 130-mile pipeline with spurs that would serve 39 communities and 50,000 people east of Pueblo.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Some say his spurs are still jingling down the hallway, chasing after her.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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His research focuses on the neural and psychological underpinnings of visual perception and mental imagery.—
Claire Cameron,
Scientific American,
26 Feb. 2026
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Lexus, for example, shares some underpinnings with Toyota brand vehicles made in Kentucky and Indiana.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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Of particular note is the fact that the EPA rejects both the climate change science of the original finding and its legal foundations.—
Fran Silverman,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2026
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Additionally, the university is looking to donors and private foundations for more ways to fund the project.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Reinforcements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcements. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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