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also reenforced
as in bolstered
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 reinforced
Earnings from India’s bellwether software services exporters have reinforced investor concerns about the sector’s growth prospects, signaling that the downturn in their stocks has further to run.
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Ashutosh Joshi, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
As much as any juncture this season, two days in Mexico City reinforced why the Padres can proceed with at least cautious optimism.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
The measures were reinforced over the past 24 hours on the city’s outskirts with additional forces stationed along key airport access routes.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
This week, the US trade representative reinforced that strategy by pressing allies to shoulder more of the supply chain burden.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 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
But vague language in the current law has allowed for looser eligibility interpretations — since reinforced by the courts.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The trade deadline additions and the strong finish only reinforced that.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Ashutosh Joshi, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
As much as any juncture this season, two days in Mexico City reinforced why the Padres can proceed with at least cautious optimism.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Apr. 2026
The measures were reinforced over the past 24 hours on the city’s outskirts with additional forces stationed along key airport access routes.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
This week, the US trade representative reinforced that strategy by pressing allies to shoulder more of the supply chain burden.
—Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 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
But vague language in the current law has allowed for looser eligibility interpretations — since reinforced by the courts.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
The trade deadline additions and the strong finish only reinforced that.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforced
Verb
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The Hurricanes and Avalanche have bolstered their standing as Stanley Cup betting faves.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Commanders also bolstered their pass rush and found more depth with Josephs, a player with rare length and explosiveness.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Menin has supported Wilson, Bottcher’s former chief of staff, who had his ex-boss’s blessing in the race.—
Josephine Stratman,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Other factors, including scars, bruising, ligature marks and signs of malnutrition, supported evidence of long-term abuse, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Carlos Correa proved to be his toughest matchup of the day, as the Astros’ shortstop crushed a bases-empty blast off the southpaw in the sixth inning to tie the game at two.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers finished the regular season 22-8 in clutch situations, and that poise proved decisive once more.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Reinforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforced. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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