as in support
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
the consulting architect suggested using additional steel reinforcements to counteract the bridge's design flaw
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Recent Examples of reinforcement
Another writer, my friend Julieanne, who worked prolifically until a couple years ago, has resorted to asking the universe for reinforcement.
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Lauren Bans, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2026
Some towns use trees for dune reinforcement or to prevent erosion (always check with local authorities before leaving your tree on the beach).
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
With the retirements of icons Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba to retirement, Inter Miami’s front office has been busy reloading and pursuing reinforcements.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2026
Then, losses suffered at another of World War II’s bloodiest campaigns, the Normandy invasion that commenced with D-Day on June 6, 1944, led to a need for reinforcements like Buford.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Dec. 2025
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Andy Baker-White, the senior director of state health policy for the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, said the bipartisan support for bills targeting food dyes and ultraprocessed food struck him as unusual.—
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The perfectly chunky, almost-statement shoes feature a lightweight midsole, shock-absorbing arch support, and a deep heel cup designed to keep your foot stable as you strut.—
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Dumbbell Shoulder Press Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, and brace your core and squeeze your butt.—
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Pam takes a seat in a blue-and-chrome chair and looks at Bella as a tiny girl on the beach and Bella in her choir robe and Bella smiling with braces on her teeth.—
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The geologic monocline extends almost 100 miles and is surrounded by white sandstone domes, towering monoliths, and otherworldly pillars and arches.—
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As prosecutor general, Saab has been a key legal pillar of Nicolás Maduro’s government, overseeing cases against opposition leaders, protesters, journalists and civil society activists.—
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Essentially, gasket mounting is when a keyboard’s plate is held into the case around its edges, using strips of foam on either side to isolate the plate from the main case.—
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The case is lightweight yet highly impact-resistant, providing uniform protection during long filming sessions, travel, or mounting.—
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“Reinforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcement. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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