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also reenforce
as in to confirm
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
Researchers from Japan’s Osaka Metropolitan University observed that clownfish, also known as anemonefish, actively share food with their hosts, reinforcing their mutualistic relationship.
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Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
The strategy is reinforced by the former real estate mogul's distinct persona.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
But rather than tackling them all at once, parents can reinforce these lessons through small, intentional moments in daily life.
—Alana Bracken, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Instead of leather, the upper is mesh reinforced with synthetic (thermoplastic polyurethane) overlays.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
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Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
The strategy is reinforced by the former real estate mogul's distinct persona.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
But rather than tackling them all at once, parents can reinforce these lessons through small, intentional moments in daily life.
—Alana Bracken, Parents, 28 Feb. 2025
Instead of leather, the upper is mesh reinforced with synthetic (thermoplastic polyurethane) overlays.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforce
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The White House confirmed that Trump's letter to Iran's leaders is seeking to negotiate a nuclear deal.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Billboard confirmed this and has reached out to Gaga’s representatives for further comment.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
8 Mar. 2025
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And the agencies support ICE, if requested, when the federal agency conducts raids and other enforcement actions.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
2 Mar. 2025
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Now, a note of caution here: mods are not yet officially supported in the game.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Use your learnings to bolster your security controls and processes—installing new security systems, improving security monitoring, training staff, tightening network access controls, and adjusting your incident response, business continuity, and recovery plans. 7.—
Michelle Drolet,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Poland, Spain, and Lithuania quickly responded to bolster Ukraine's position.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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There was no sanitizer measured in a three-compartment sink or in buckets with wipe cloths, and employees did not know how to properly verify the quantity of sanitizer using test strips.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
7 Mar. 2025
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Check road conditions: Before embarking on your journey, verify the current road conditions to make informed travel decisions.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
7 Mar. 2025
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Patrick’s statement is corroborated by the murderous Russian intelligence officer, who more-or-less literally appears in Roger’s living room.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Feb. 2025
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Two inspector general reports later corroborated a portion of the memo, and Trump and Republicans touted it as a means of undermining the bureau’s investigation.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Feb. 2025
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That insight, buttressed by the still frames, struck me like a bolt from the blue.—
Ahmed Walid,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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That’s an encouraging reality if Schoen and the Giants can buttress Nabers with building blocks and the ultimate complement: a franchise quarterback who can form a quick rapport with the young wideout.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2025
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Italian immigrants most likely brought it to the United States in the 19th century and established it in California in the late 1800s.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The actress established her career with major roles in Corrina, Corrina (1994) and Waterworld (1995) before Mars and Napoleon Dynamite (2004) introduced her to new audiences.—
Sezin Koehler,
EW.com,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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