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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
The co-location of global leaders in such dedicated zones reinforces the idea that successful ecosystems think beyond silos and that true growth emerges from collaborative environments where businesses, academia, and government work in tandem.
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Abdulla Belhoul, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The city commission said the move reinforces the collaborative approach supporting local businesses while also prioritizing public safety and neighborhood quality of life.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Today’s staged raid reinforces our conviction that this investigation distorts French law, circumvents due process, and endangers free speech.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
According to the brand, the collaboration with Amazon Luxury reinforces Longines’ commitment to delivering a consistent shopping experience across both physical and digital channels.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
The collaboration with De Bethune only reinforces the momentum already underway.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
Each failure reinforces migration, which in turn shrinks the tax base, accelerating decline.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
For those who view these shootings as unjustified, however, the federal government’s decision to close off the investigations only reinforces the belief that police accountability is a farce.
—Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
The start of the Year of the Fire Horse, paired with the Aquarius solar eclipse in your community sector, reinforces this theme.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Abdulla Belhoul, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
The city commission said the move reinforces the collaborative approach supporting local businesses while also prioritizing public safety and neighborhood quality of life.
—Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 4 Feb. 2026
Today’s staged raid reinforces our conviction that this investigation distorts French law, circumvents due process, and endangers free speech.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2026
According to the brand, the collaboration with Amazon Luxury reinforces Longines’ commitment to delivering a consistent shopping experience across both physical and digital channels.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
The collaboration with De Bethune only reinforces the momentum already underway.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 2 Feb. 2026
Each failure reinforces migration, which in turn shrinks the tax base, accelerating decline.
—Israel Melendez Ayala, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
For those who view these shootings as unjustified, however, the federal government’s decision to close off the investigations only reinforces the belief that police accountability is a farce.
—Diane Goldstein, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
The start of the Year of the Fire Horse, paired with the Aquarius solar eclipse in your community sector, reinforces this theme.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
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The initiative bolsters Walmart’s growing health and wellness footprint, including services like Better Care Services, LillyDirect Integration, and pharmacy delivery.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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This bolsters my opinion that whoever drives the car should choose the music.—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
18 Jan. 2026
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Rather than functioning as a static model, the LPM serves as the core of Carbon AI, a broader decision-making framework that supports both the LaserWeeder platform and the company’s Autonomous Tractor Kit (ATK).—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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These activities engage animals both mentally and physically, providing stimulation that encourages natural behaviors and supports overall animal welfare.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
3 Feb. 2026
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Jane Fonda’s courtside look proves that the best outfits are built on pieces that do the work for you.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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This particularly applies to an opening visual metaphor, in which an old veteran is haunted by a vision of his past, which proves more excessive and obvious than enlightening.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
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Apple Music is doubling its penalties to content providers who are caught engaging in streaming fraud, the service confirms to The Hollywood Reporter, in a move that the platform’s chief Oliver Schusser says reflect’s Apple Music’s goals of outright ending streaming fraud on the platform.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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While that may have sounded like sour grapes, a trio of researchers recently uncovered evidence that confirms such suspicions aren’t entirely imagined.—
Emil Steiner,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Reinforces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforces. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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