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
Despite Pacheco being banged up, the Chiefs decided to stand pat at the deadline and not offer reinforcements for their star quarterback.
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Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Ukrainian Military source / via Reuters Kononchuk hopes that these reinforcements will stabilize the situation.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
The Dallas Cowboys are bringing reinforcements for one of the worst defenses in the NFL.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Reliable reinforcements for the Boilermakers also come in the form of four-year starting two-guard Fletcher Loyer, South Dakota State transfer forward Oscar Cluff and promising Israeli guard Omer Mayer.
—Scott Phillips, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
This is how the Dolphins will have to play for the next few weeks, at least the next three games, till reinforcements return like offensive linemen Austin Jackson (foot), James Daniels (pectoral), Liam Eichenberg (leg) and Andrew Meyers (shoulder), and Waller (pectoral).
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Fortunately, reinforcements had been called in, and cheers erupted as a second truck backed into the shopping center parking lot.
—Jenny Abamu, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Sure, that could change in the months to come with a couple of phone calls, but for now, the Warriors aren’t spending every day staring at the trade deadline, desperately hoping for reinforcements.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
The President could not deploy reinforcements.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Andrew McCarty, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Ukrainian Military source / via Reuters Kononchuk hopes that these reinforcements will stabilize the situation.
—Elmira Aliieva, NBC news, 5 Nov. 2025
The Dallas Cowboys are bringing reinforcements for one of the worst defenses in the NFL.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Reliable reinforcements for the Boilermakers also come in the form of four-year starting two-guard Fletcher Loyer, South Dakota State transfer forward Oscar Cluff and promising Israeli guard Omer Mayer.
—Scott Phillips, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
This is how the Dolphins will have to play for the next few weeks, at least the next three games, till reinforcements return like offensive linemen Austin Jackson (foot), James Daniels (pectoral), Liam Eichenberg (leg) and Andrew Meyers (shoulder), and Waller (pectoral).
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Fortunately, reinforcements had been called in, and cheers erupted as a second truck backed into the shopping center parking lot.
—Jenny Abamu, NPR, 24 Oct. 2025
Sure, that could change in the months to come with a couple of phone calls, but for now, the Warriors aren’t spending every day staring at the trade deadline, desperately hoping for reinforcements.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025
The President could not deploy reinforcements.
—Simon Shuster, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcements
Noun
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This includes the land on the shores of the Narta Lagoon that Subashi and his fellow villagers say were stolen from them.—
Lindita Cela,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay in northern Michigan are vineyards lined with neat rows of grapevines.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Retraced, a digital platform for supply chain transparency and compliance, has entered a strategic partnership with Db Journey as the Scandinavian luggage label braces for Europe’s digital product passport era.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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Supportive footwear or braces can also be helpful, when needed.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Noun
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There are very few supports for parents from the government, and many families are isolated from extended relations and communities that might be able to offer a helping hand.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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One such community violence intervention in Chicago, called Create Real Economic Destiny, uses community organizations to identify the individuals most at risk of being involved in violent crime and recruit them to receive supports such as mental health care, mentorship, education and job training.—
NPR,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The items include bed frames, bedding, pillows, white-noise machines, area rugs, desk chairs, TVs and TV mounts.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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When staffing dips, the pressure mounts.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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My first apartment on 15th and Union Square was a studio in a classy old building with marble pillars, one small room with a bigger bathroom and strangely an even bigger closet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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The lobby's grand pillars and coffered ceilings exude Old World elegance, while the plush furniture and stone fireplace create a cozy living room feel.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Some say his spurs are still jingling down the hallway, chasing after her.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Oct. 2025
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Here, gravitational tides between the galaxies pull gas out of each other, forming the bridge and associated spurs.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Wang, a specialist in suspense and female-centric narratives, was drawn to the series’ philosophical underpinnings.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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Optimizing sleep, exercise, diet, and social connectivity all have biological underpinnings, and these interventions are good for every age.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The defensive foundations are there.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Archaeologists were able to penetrate multiple layers to fully understand how the gate was constructed, including its deep foundations and supports.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Reinforcements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcements. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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