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 As the Red Sox continue to push through the dog days of the season, reinforcements are on the horizon. — Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Fortunately for the Yanks, some reinforcements are expected back before Judge’s unspecified return. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026 The Red Sox had one of their biggest trade deadlines in franchise history last Monday, bringing aboard loads of big league reinforcements led by three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 9 Aug. 2026 The All-Stars had reinforcements in the stands to try to counter the fans of the host team. — Steve Gorches, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026 Mourinho has vented his frustration with Los Blancos executives too, who have told him that there are no plans to make reinforcements in midfield because the market doesn’t provide worthy options. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The 49ers are bringing in a pair of 31-year-old reinforcements at the position groups hit hardest by injury this training camp. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026 Moreover, retrofitting existing offshore wind turbines with cable-stay reinforcements offers operators a cost-effective way to extend the lifespan of aging assets. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

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Noun

Moore Russell celebrated with supporters Tuesday evening on the shores of Lake Orlando, declaring that the result showed people at the ballot box can overcome money.

— Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Prince Harry and his family will leave the sunny shores of Southern California and return to the United Kingdom, a source familiar with the couple’s plans said.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of shores

Noun

The severity of their injuries is unclear, but neighbors said that the Boston Public School employees were wearing neck braces.

— Riley Rourke, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
After a long stretch of appointments, physical therapy, braces and uncertainty, Cassady was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis in April 2025.

— Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 29 July 2026

Definition of braces

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From there, the software can automatically repair models, orient them for printing, generate supports, arrange parts on the build plate, slice the file, and send it directly to the printer.

— Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
Structure for learning, or whether a school has clear systems and supports in place, including consistent behavioral standards and high academic expectations, also predicted meaningful declines in the share of chronically absent students.

— Jerome A. Graham, The Conversation, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of supports

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Preservationists have voiced concerns that vibrations created by the cars could damage artworks by cracking canvases or loosening mounts.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Best for beginners and found on almost all low-cost models, these are simple (alt-az) mounts that move a scope up and down and left and right.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of mounts

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Webb later revisited the region in infrared, seeing through more of the dust and revealing stars hidden inside and behind the pillars.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026
There’s a symmetry despite all four stands having a different design, ranging from the concrete pillars of the Bramall Lane end to the much smoother lines seen along the John Street Stand.

— Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 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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Summary Toyota's new C-HR+ electric SUV signals a serious EV commitment, presenting a larger, sharper-looking model distinct from its hybrid counterpart, built on bZ4X underpinnings.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
However, the political underpinnings of that panic are rarely identified and challenged.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of underpinnings

Noun

The exhibit and documentary were funded with about $110,000 in donations from community members, businesses and organizations and grants, including money from the Seigle and Palmer foundations, musuem Director Rebecca Miller said.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
For leaders looking to strengthen these foundations, Patrick Lencioni's The Five Dysfunctions of a Team remains one of the most practical books on building trust and creating high-performing teams.

— Don Weber, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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