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
Colorado could also get reinforcements on defense.
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Snell and Betts are not the only reinforcements on the way.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The Cubs could be getting more bullpen reinforcements soon.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The free-agent market still has some notable names awaiting employment, and the offseason program could go a long way in determining if the Panthers need additional reinforcements on their 91-man roster before training camp in July.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
That’s because reinforcements are on the way, starting with Carlos Rodón.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
The military site at Kapciamiestis covering some 14,600 hectares will allow battalion and brigade-size drills on the ground at a critical land link used by the alliance to send reinforcements to its eastern flank.
—Milda Seputyte, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
The Braves, already holding an early advantage atop their division, have in-season reinforcements on the way.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Even with professional reinforcements, the capture wasn’t exactly smooth.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Michael Russo, New York Times, 11 May 2026
Snell and Betts are not the only reinforcements on the way.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
The Cubs could be getting more bullpen reinforcements soon.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
The free-agent market still has some notable names awaiting employment, and the offseason program could go a long way in determining if the Panthers need additional reinforcements on their 91-man roster before training camp in July.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
That’s because reinforcements are on the way, starting with Carlos Rodón.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
The military site at Kapciamiestis covering some 14,600 hectares will allow battalion and brigade-size drills on the ground at a critical land link used by the alliance to send reinforcements to its eastern flank.
—Milda Seputyte, Bloomberg, 23 Apr. 2026
The Braves, already holding an early advantage atop their division, have in-season reinforcements on the way.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Even with professional reinforcements, the capture wasn’t exactly smooth.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcements
Noun
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The nearest human settlement to the frequent storms is Ologa, Venezuela, a remote stilt village located on the shores of Lake Maracaibo.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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Unlike America, whose global role draws it into crises far from its shores, China’s path to influence runs first through its own neighborhood.—
Yu Jie,
Time,
13 May 2026
Noun
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French defrauded Medicare and CHAMPVA by billing the programs for orthotic braces through his own eight durable medical equipment (DME) supply companies.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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Sleeves, braces and more available.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The roughly 4,470-square-foot residence in the exclusive Haven Hill neighborhood is engineered with a steel structure that cantilevers over the hillside without visible corner supports.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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The district has had to evaluate all areas of spending and make challenging decisions in an effort to maintain overall fiscal stability while preserving core academic programming and student supports.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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But as the evidence mounts, scientists continue to puzzle over the pleasant surprise—how are vaccines that target specific pathogens inadvertently shielding our minds from deterioration?—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Just steps from the Brea Mall, the Brea Gallery focuses on contemporary work by living artists and mounts four exhibitions a year, gallery director Katie Chidester said.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Alongside schools and transportation, public safety is one of the foundational pillars of a strong and growing county.—
Nick Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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Give me 20 ideas across my content pillars of [list 3-4 themes].—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
Noun
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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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Columbine is an early-season bloomer with nectar-rich spurs, giving your garden a head start in spring.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In a post on X, Reeves underscored the ideological underpinnings to the ruling’s potential implications.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The two share mechanical underpinnings, including their powertrains and most fundamental off-road hardware.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some trees, like silver maples, are known for aggressive roots that can damage driveways and foundations.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Unlike the public-private partnerships other presidential foundations have with the federal agency to administer presidential libraries on site, Obama signed an alternative agreement to digitize and display some of his presidential records instead.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2026
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“Reinforcements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcements. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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