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
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For most of her life, Fröbe-Kapteyn lived alone in her house on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Switzerland.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
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Just as the white shores of Destin, Florida beckon with the allure of beachy dreams, this dish will conjure visions of your most memorable shoreside experience.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
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The Sunrise Rotary Club in Stillwater this weekend will be collecting mobility devices, such as crutches, walkers, braces and wheelchairs to send to people in need in Mexico.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
1 June 2026
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So good that Vianello, who has recovered from two dislocated knees, wasn’t wearing any braces.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 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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The jets have six underwing mounts for bombs or rockets as well as a 25-millimeter cannon that can fire 300 rounds, according to the Wings Over the Rockies aviation museum.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Its staff on Wednesday hoisted the cannons, weighing up to 1500 pounds (680 kilograms) apiece, onto custom display mounts that staffers likened to giant wine racks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 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 11 Jun. 2026.
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