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also reenforce
as in to bolster
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 reinforce
Over the long-term, the Iran war will reinforce, not reverse, the region’s shift to a more diversified energy mix.
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Julius Cesar Trajano, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
With Johny Srouji now in charge of all hardware, that direction looks to me to be reinforced.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Since January 2025, engineers at L3Harris Technologies have been drilling, wiring, and reinforcing.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
But vague language in the current law has allowed for looser eligibility interpretations — since reinforced by the courts.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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Julius Cesar Trajano, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
With Johny Srouji now in charge of all hardware, that direction looks to me to be reinforced.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2026
Since January 2025, engineers at L3Harris Technologies have been drilling, wiring, and reinforcing.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026
But vague language in the current law has allowed for looser eligibility interpretations — since reinforced by the courts.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforce
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Those years of high draft picks have led to a roster with impressive high-end talent in its young core, and general manager Pat Verbeek added a slate of veteran signees to bolster it.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Orange juice – rich in vitamin C, potassium, folate and sometimes vitamin D – has solid nutritional benefits that can bolster your immune system and your skin health.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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The Salt Lake County district attorney’s office and the Draper City prosecutor both declined to file charges against Paul in April, citing insufficient evidence to prove allegations beyond a reasonable doubt.—
Senior Television,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Maybe the bright lights of a win-or-go-home playoff game proved too big of a moment for a young, inexperienced Hawks team.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Zendaya − Holland's fiancée (or perhaps wife, if her longtime stylist Law Roach is to be believed) − also stopped by to support, in a stunning blue-and-white sundress.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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