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 Defensively, the Patriots’ pass rush continues to lag, but reinforcements have arrived in the form of second-round rookie Gabe Jacas. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 1 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 With a Europa League campaign ahead, reinforcements will be needed. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The announcement came after local authorities in Ceuta had asked the central government in Madrid for reinforcements to manage a border crisis that boiled over Thursday with large crowds of people breaching the border fence. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 If Holmes completes another successful rehab outing, contenders could view him as one of the most attractive bullpen or rotation reinforcements available despite his lengthy absence. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Any potential reinforcements off the IL for the pitching staff won’t affect what the Cubs do at the trade deadline, Hoyer said. — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

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Noun

The boat had initially departed Monday from Normandy shores and was being monitored by French rescue vessels.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026
From Ancient Greek Sandals to Christopher Esber, these foam footbeds and jelly straps can handle sandy shores and poolside splashes, while being some of the easiest shoes to pack up.

— Rosie Jarman, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of shores

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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
The magnesium ions acted like microscopic braces inside the manganese oxide.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 July 2026

Definition of braces

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Transportation issues, costs of services and a lack of care options make accessing information on dementia, caregiving and specialized supports for memory care particularly difficult for rural communities.

— Eric Cerino, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
The local nonprofit supports families affected by homicide and violent crime.

— Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of supports

Noun

The race present a test of Martinez’s popularity as mounts a bid for another term in a campaign that has been overshadowed by an ongoing dispute with the district attorney’s office.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
The reel mounts to the wall with a two-point bracket (included) and smoothly swivels 180 degrees.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of mounts

Noun

Dior’s men’s fragrance business revolves around two modern pillars—Sauvage and Homme—and the prolific Kurkdjian thinks about the two pillars as neighboring territories.

— Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 1 Aug. 2026
ScreenshotA complaint that appears to have been filed on July 8, 2021, through the county's SeeClickFix, or 311, online reporting system described cracking and chipping concrete pillars in the building's underground parking garage.

— Drew Aunkst, CBS News, 31 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

Noun

As extreme weather becomes more common and disruptive, the effects can impair relationships, interrupt routines and communication, and damage gathering places and the foundations of community traditions.

— Fiona Doherty, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2026
Those engineering foundations ultimately determine whether more ambitious fusion experiments can be conducted reliably and safely.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026

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