Thesaurus results for REINFORCEMENTS

reinforcements

noun

plural of reinforcement

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 In recent seasons, the Phillies have routinely searched for outfield reinforcements without any newcomer really seizing a long-term everyday opportunity. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Hundreds of firefighters battled blazes in Portugal, Greece and Spain on Sunday, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal to help with a massive blaze burning for more than three days. — Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 The organization hoped Lagrange would be playing in the Bronx before the trade deadline, effectively providing an internal solution for a bullpen in need of reinforcements. — Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Other reinforcements, like adding hurricane straps to your rafters, retrofitting soffits and bracing roof trusses, can further reduce your risk of structural damage. — Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Security guards barricaded the doors with chairs and called for reinforcements. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026 Rubber reinforcements also line the toe, running into a sole unit with a moderate amount of tread that should carry its wearer from a trail to a body of water. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 In the first weeks of the war, the Syrian military sent reinforcements to the border with Lebanon, which officials said aimed to stop cross-border weapons smuggling or any spillover of the conflict. — ABC News, 28 June 2026 This latest collapse, one where the bullpen allowed seven runs over three innings and Caleb Kilian allowed four in the ninth, serves as the latest example of the front office’s inability to reinforce a bullpen that needed reinforcements this winter. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 June 2026

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Set the scene With a prime position on the shores of Lake Constance at the confluence of Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and Liechtenstein, Buff Medical Resort is a brand new beast with searing ambition.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 July 2026
George and Amal Clooney own a villa there, while stars including Beyoncé and Jay-Z, David and Victoria Beckham, Barack Obama, Brad Pitt and Jennifer Lopez have all vacationed along its shores, drawn by the luxury estates and private boat access.

— Bryan West, USA Today, 7 July 2026

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After opening with a scoreless draw against Cape Verde, the reigning European champions have scored eight goals in the past three games, with Mikel Oyarzabal notching a pair of braces.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Volunteers are also printing neck braces, IV bag holders, and other medical equipment.

— Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026

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The discovery of the buckling columns launched a major effort to shore up — or reinforce — the building’s weakest points, with crews using emergency jacks and installing new steel supports.

— Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
The buckling occurred on the 21st floor of the newer structure, and crews have installed temporary supports as officials investigate.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Definition of supports

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The design mounts graphics processing units in compute trays that sit vertically instead of horizontally to boost density and reduce latency, and had been slated to debut with Vera Rubin Ultra, Nvidia's next-generation rack-scale system, in 2027.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 July 2026
The engine mounts were closely inspected following the November crash, and going forward the spherical bearings will be replaced regularly, after every 4,000 cycles of takeoffs and landings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026

Definition of mounts

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Still, the pieces of ceiling trim dedicated to the pillars of courage and trust remained missing, a nod perhaps to the traits most easily lost when disaster strikes – and most needed to rebuild.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
The only way to preserve our republic is to strengthen the pillars of our present with the mortar of our past.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Definition of pillars

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One exhibit brings together the then-future president’s buckskin jacket and pants, his rifle, Tiffany knife, his spurs, and his branding irons.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 2 July 2026
But aside from gifting Zane with spurs, Beth’s more or less a spectator through all of the Jackson family drama.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 19 June 2026

Definition of spurs

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Earth Fire Alliance is supported by various philanthropic foundations, including the Bezos Earth Fund which pledged $26 million in June.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
The Associated Press’ climate and environmental coverage receives financial support from multiple private foundations.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2026

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