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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The discovery of the buckling columns launched a major effort to shore up — or reinforce — the building’s weakest points, with crews using emergency jacks and installing new steel supports.

— Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Ship operators are favoring the Iranian route over the corridor along Oman’s coast, reinforcing the impact of the tanker attacks earlier this week, according to the trade intelligence firm Kpler.

— Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Definition of reinforce

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Europe is committed to enforcing its legislation that holds platforms accountable for addictive design features, said Henna Virkkunen, an executive vice president at the commission overseeing tech.

— Kelvin Chan, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Europe is committed to enforcing its legislation that holds platforms accountable for addictive design features, said Henna Virkkunen, an executive vice-president at the commission overseeing tech.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026

Definition of enforce

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Investments Dividends, bond interest, CD earnings, rental income and other investments can help supplement your retirement income and, over time, build wealth that supports your financial goals.

— Dan Avery, CNBC, 9 July 2026
The Ojai will supplement Waymo’s fleet of Jaguar I-Paces, the company said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of supplement

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However, it's accessed by a space-saving folding staircase that means that when not in use, it can be stowed away, maximizing floorspace downstairs.

— Adam Williams July 06, New Atlas, 6 July 2026
Soundcore P30i Noise Cancelling Earbuds The Soundcore P30i Earbuds maximize your mobile media setup by integrating a dual-purpose charging capsule built with a flip-out physical smartphone kickstand for hands-free traveling entertainment.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026

Definition of maximize

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The scribe carefully inscribed each line with a quill made from a goose feather, while their other hand wielded an erasing knife used to sharpen the quill and scrape away any mistakes.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 July 2026
Your 3rd House of Communication awakens as the intuitive Moon moves in, sharpening timing and nudging you to say what helps tasks move.

— Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2026

Definition of sharpen

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Euthanasia is not the approach NRE Tas plans to take, Thamman emphasized – but the public needs to cooperate to keep themselves and Neil safe.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Giselle Garcia, program director for NorCal Resist, said the arrest data largely tracks with the organization’s own informal counts though emphasized much enforcement goes unaccounted for if families aren’t willing to speak up.

— Mathew Miranda July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

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