RESTRENGTHEN Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

restrengthen

verb

Definition of restrengthen

as in to reinforce

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Recent Examples of restrengthen Storms could restrengthen in the afternoon, with heavy downpours remaining possible. — Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2025 Still, Fred could restrengthen and deliver tropical storm conditions to the Florida Keys as early as this weekend and more of the Southeast early next week, the NHC says. — Judson Jones, CNN, 12 Aug. 2021 Moving across the northwestern Caribbean on Friday, Eta was expected to restrengthen to a tropical storm. — NBC News, 6 Nov. 2020 After impacting the Yucatán, the storm is expected to restrengthen over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico before turning north toward the northern Gulf Coast. — John Muyskens, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2020 However, forecasters added on Wednesday afternoon that Paulette could restrengthen some next week. — Leigh Morgan, al, 9 Sep. 2020

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Verb

While such gifts can help to reinforce certain values, Pennington says that is not the only reason more people are choosing not to wait until after they’re gone to give away money.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Anton’s investment in The Creatives reinforces the financial strength of the group and provides additional access to equity financing.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of reinforce

Verb

For too long, Washington failed to enforce our immigration laws, and the resulting chaos overwhelmed communities and strained resources nationwide.

— Don Bacon, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2026
However, in that same video, Mamdani acknowledged that the city did not have the authority to enforce the warrant, instead calling on the federal government to act.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of enforce

Verb

Heightened immigration enforcement, data privacy concerns and shifting policies at present can augment existing barriers to higher education and financial aid for these groups, according to researchers.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
That the stakes are high only augments the thrill of unlocking their working equation.

— Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of augment

Verb

As Broward County Public Schools reach record-low enrollment alongside other major metropolitan districts across the state, school districts have a limited bandwidth to supplement the work of the councils.

— Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
That data can supplement the CIT’s primary identification functions.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of supplement

Verb

When transitioning from hard flooring to rugs or carpets, the system automatically adjusts suction levels and modifies its brush roll behavior to maximize particle pickup while preventing hair entanglements around the main rollers.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
This study in maximizing usable space in the Remsen, a 1928 hotel turned co-op with a striking Romanesque façade that’s all gargoyles and marble archways.

— Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of maximize

Verb

The push to diversify marks a shift in the strategy Doustdar laid out after taking over as CEO last year, when Novo sharpened its focus on its core obesity and diabetes businesses and moved away from expanding into new areas.

— Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026
According to Disney, the hiring of Anand illustrates that D’Amaro is sharpening the company’s focus on technology as a growth driver.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of sharpen

Verb

Match and Bumble offer broader age ranges, with Match emphasizing profile visibility and Bumble offering photo, ID and in-app communication tools.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026
The Puma collaborator emphasized seams on zippered jackets, long shorts, relaxed jeans and a halter maxi dress with thick white stitching.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

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