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also reenforces
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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
Educators themselves appear particularly drawn to how the platform reinforces strong instructional practices rather than bypassing them.
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Wyles Daniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
This perspective reinforces a fundamental truth that early detection remains our most practical tool to improve survival rates, simplify treatment and protect a patient’s quality of life.
—Eric Wargotz, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
Every return to court reinforces the idea that their parents are still fighting.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Available as an option for Global 8000 customers, the cabin extends Elie Saab’s design universe into aviation and reinforces its ambition to accompany clients in every aspect of life, including in flight.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 June 2026
Over time, that language reinforces unnecessary self-doubt.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Every new warrant reinforces the need for complete transparency regarding what occurred at BrightPath Avon, who knew what, and whether additional children may have been harmed.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2026
From your perspective, what distinguishes the kind of conflict that deepens a story from one that just reinforces division?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Confidence Doesn’t Require an Apology Corporate culture often reinforces self-diminishing behavior.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
Wyles Daniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
This perspective reinforces a fundamental truth that early detection remains our most practical tool to improve survival rates, simplify treatment and protect a patient’s quality of life.
—Eric Wargotz, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026
Every return to court reinforces the idea that their parents are still fighting.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
Available as an option for Global 8000 customers, the cabin extends Elie Saab’s design universe into aviation and reinforces its ambition to accompany clients in every aspect of life, including in flight.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 6 June 2026
Over time, that language reinforces unnecessary self-doubt.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
Every new warrant reinforces the need for complete transparency regarding what occurred at BrightPath Avon, who knew what, and whether additional children may have been harmed.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 June 2026
From your perspective, what distinguishes the kind of conflict that deepens a story from one that just reinforces division?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Confidence Doesn’t Require an Apology Corporate culture often reinforces self-diminishing behavior.
—Kelly Ehlers, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
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Europe bolsters military alliances over Russia fears Mounting concern in Europe over Russia’s military ambitions — and a lack of confidence in US support — is driving new defense alliances across the continent.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
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The spooky, rumbling electronic score by Siriusmo (German EDM producer Moritz Friedrich) really bolsters the atmosphere of whimsy, weirdness and a tender sort of melancholy, a combination that’s uniquely Dupieux-ian and all the director’s own.—
Leslie Felperin,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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Paige Sterling, a spokesperson for Mayor Karen Bass, said the mayor has worked hard to build affordable housing in the city and supports the construction of more, including in Venice.—
Andrew Khouri,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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With the We’Raw technology, Isko provides a product that preserves the authentic raw aspects of denim—including color and shrinkage—and supports brands’ cut-and-sew approach.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026
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Ultimately, this synergy proves that the future of retail lies in erasing the barrier between physical products and digital engagement, turning everyday logistical touchpoints into powerful engines for brand loyalty.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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This is the kind of player who, upon arrival in the show, proves to be worth the suffering of a tear-everything-down rebuild, a la Eldridge’s tall left-handed slugging counterpart on the Nationals this week, James Wood, who has emerged as one of baseball’s best players the past two seasons.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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May 15, 2026The Africa CDC confirms an Ebola outbreak in the Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and laboratory tests confirm the outbreak is of the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is no vaccine.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The 2026 trial confirms at-home approaches deliver real results without specialized equipment.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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“Reinforces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforces. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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