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
At this point any contribution this season would be welcomed, though reinforcements may be needed.
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Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
American forces held out until reinforcements drove the Germans back in late January 1945, helping clear a path to Berlin.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Right-back will also be another area where reinforcements are required.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 5 June 2026
And in the meantime, defensive reinforcements could also be made in the way of Cucurella.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Dreyer didn’t reject the need for reinforcements.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
That electronic suppression could be designed to prevent nearby Cuban forces from alerting leadership, coordinating reinforcements or tracking incoming aircraft.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
After initial barricades were vandalized, neighbors rebuilt them with stronger reinforcements.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
And as if Cole’s return wasn’t enough, the Yankees hope to have more rotation reinforcements down the road.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 June 2026
American forces held out until reinforcements drove the Germans back in late January 1945, helping clear a path to Berlin.
—Kevin Maurer, The Atlantic, 6 June 2026
Right-back will also be another area where reinforcements are required.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 5 June 2026
And in the meantime, defensive reinforcements could also be made in the way of Cucurella.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
Dreyer didn’t reject the need for reinforcements.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
That electronic suppression could be designed to prevent nearby Cuban forces from alerting leadership, coordinating reinforcements or tracking incoming aircraft.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
After initial barricades were vandalized, neighbors rebuilt them with stronger reinforcements.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
And as if Cole’s return wasn’t enough, the Yankees hope to have more rotation reinforcements down the road.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcements
Noun
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Set on the shores of Oʻahu in Honolulu, the memorial invites visitors to reflect on the sacrifice of the lost service members.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Final details have yet to be released, but the Q7 and SQ7 are expected to arrive on our shores before the end of the year.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The discrepancy stems from Medicare not paying all of his bills for thousands of orthotic braces.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Mazumder worked in internal medicine, and as an independent contractor signed more than 3,000 orders for unnecessary medical equipment like orthopedic braces for people insured by Medicare and TRICARE, a medical program for active and retired military personnel and their families.—
Julia Coin
June 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Also, concerns of declining mental health of children are real, and challenges of supporting children with special needs are being amplified with removal of social safety net supports.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Install stakes, cages, wire grids, or other supports before the blooms open.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
6 June 2026
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For instance, on its website, ArcBlue shows configurations like a wide-field nightscape kit, deep-sky telephoto kit, deep-sky and planetary kit, ultra-light nightscape kit, and a DIY expansion kit for heavy-duty equatorial mounts and advanced telescopes.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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As pressure from increasingly worried parents mounts, the authorities ramp up their efforts to identify the killer (a revelatory Peter Lorre).—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 June 2026
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Elsewhere, three pillars of the theatre community — André Bishop, Jules Fisher, and James Lapine — each received the 2026 Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Lectra’s solutions support each of these pillars individually while connecting all stages of the garment lifecycle through centralized data and integrated workflows.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Gold and silver metallic tones can also be used to evoke the look of belt buckles, spurs, and other metallic accessories.—
Elle Turner,
Glamour,
31 May 2026
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Spain’s Rif War, where future Spanish dictator Francisco Franco won his spurs, served as a crucible for the values and military tactics of the 1936-39 Spanish Civil War where Franco treated his Republican enemy with the same humanity dealt out to Rif inhabitants.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
12 May 2026
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Moving on to the underpinnings.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
27 May 2026
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Li is magnificently photographed throughout and is as alluring as the part demands, but Cat has no evident personality — nor does Flint, leaving Huston playing emotionally tortured but with no meaningful underpinnings.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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For example, today’s homes often have open floor plans and concrete slab foundations, while older properties typically had smaller rooms and crawlspaces.—
Kat Tretina,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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“Reinforcements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcements. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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