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as in confirms
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)
letters of recommendation that reinforced the committee's opinion of the candidate
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Recent Examples of reinforces
The bill conflates ethics with tax relief and reinforces the idea that lawmakers need a sweet treat to behave ethically.
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
That, too, is a supportive development that reinforces the potential for further upside.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
This only reinforces the importance of NATO and the path to which allies agreed at our summit in the Hague earlier this year.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Scallops are the dainty little detail that never goes out of style, and in fact, reinforces a decor piece’s nostalgic vibe.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
The weak showing reinforces a picture of a labor market that has almost entirely lost momentum.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
This partnership also reinforces O’Neal’s commitment to working with partners who understand his vision of making quality products accessible to everyday consumers.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
If anything, The Studio reinforces how, for all his accolades, Scorsese still struggles to raise money to shoot his films.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
For Hanky Panky, this collection reinforces a brand ethos focused on inclusivity, comfort and individuality across diverse body types.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
That, too, is a supportive development that reinforces the potential for further upside.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
This only reinforces the importance of NATO and the path to which allies agreed at our summit in the Hague earlier this year.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Scallops are the dainty little detail that never goes out of style, and in fact, reinforces a decor piece’s nostalgic vibe.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
The weak showing reinforces a picture of a labor market that has almost entirely lost momentum.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
This partnership also reinforces O’Neal’s commitment to working with partners who understand his vision of making quality products accessible to everyday consumers.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
If anything, The Studio reinforces how, for all his accolades, Scorsese still struggles to raise money to shoot his films.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
For Hanky Panky, this collection reinforces a brand ethos focused on inclusivity, comfort and individuality across diverse body types.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
Verb
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If Thursday’s inflation data confirms that price pressures are persistent, the market could face significant headwinds.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Third-party testing confirms that the supplement contains the ingredients listed on the label and is free from harmful contaminants.—
Lindsay Cook,
Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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This adaptability supports a variety of scientific and technological advancements, contributing to the future of space exploration.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Caracas denied the allegation, but it is widely believed that the Cartel de los Soles—the Cartel of the Suns—drug organization is led by the Venezuelan armed forces and controls or at least supports Tren de Aragua.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Combined with Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina’s score, this soundscape bolsters the fights and emotional flashbacks alike with no degree of subtlety.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
10 Sep. 2025
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The researchers’ conclusion about the importance of Zone 0 clearing bolsters the foundation for the new regulation mandating the five-foot clearance in areas of very high fire hazard, experts said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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The trustee will complete the claim, presenting the tickets and documents to the Ohio Lottery Commission, which then verifies the ticket and the trust before issuing the prize money directly to the trust, LegalClarity notes.—
Alex Perry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Aug. 2025
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As a result, the selections come after months, if not years, of testing that verifies that these deep pocket sheet sets have earned a permanent spot in our linen closets.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
22 Aug. 2025
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Her paper corroborates other recent research, which suggests the public health impact of the Maui fires are greater than what our health-tracking systems are able to initially catch.—
Jessica Rendall,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The new research corroborates earlier studies hinting that lithium might be important for Alzheimer’s.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Reinforces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforces. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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