restrengthen

verb

Definition of restrengthennext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for restrengthen
  1. reinforce
  2. enforce
  3. augment
  4. supplement
  5. maximize
  6. sharpen
  7. emphasize
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  • The look also pulls from indie sleaze, which Trendalytics reports is up 80% in social buzz, reinforcing the messy, early-2000s finish that defines the trend.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Both formulas pair moisture-drawing glycerin with pea peptide and a trio of ceramides to condition and reinforce dry, stressed hair.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of reinforce
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  • In many northern states, the laws being applied in Islamic courts are enforced by Hisbah.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The administration is appealing a June ruling by a lower court that the ban probably violated the troops’ constitutional rights and cannot be enforced against those currently serving while the litigation continues.
    — Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of enforce
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  • Even Jeremy Allen White, the actor known in part for a steamy Calvin Klein underwear campaign that flaunted his very real muscles, has been augmented by this pocket of the internet.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The funding augments ongoing lobbying efforts from the individual firms.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of augment
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  • Newsom proposed another $18 billion last year to supplement the wildfire fund, which the Legislature approved.
    — Sophie Austin, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • McConville said each year this grant helps supplement the district’s ag program by providing resources to modernize curriculum, enhance facilities and equipment, purchase essential supplies and connect students with real-world career pathways.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of supplement
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  • Like Mercedes, Ferrari issued team orders, instructing Leclerc to pit so Hamilton, who was on a different strategy, could maximize the use of his tires.
    — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
  • A lot of the principles in beauty — how to maximize business and go after brands — were very applicable here.
    — David Moin, Footwear News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of maximize
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the Israeli prime minister also sharpened his already-combative rhetoric against Erdogan.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Pressure may sharpen vigilance, intensify focus, and mobilize the mental faculties leaders need to respond effectively.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of sharpen
Verb
  • At a high level of abstraction, some scholars emphasize the multiplicity itself as a key aspect of Hinduism.
    — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Since Tiffany’s attacks began, Crowley has moved in Hong’s general direction, emphasizing his requirements—using exclusively renewable energy to power new data centers, building them with union labor—for developers to receive the tax breaks.
    — Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of emphasize

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“Restrengthen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restrengthen. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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