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also reenforces
as in bolsters
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 reinforces
City officials say Tuesday's fire underscores the ongoing risks at the site and reinforces their call for broader state-level reform to address enforcement gaps at mobile home parks.
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Nina Burns, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Every photo-op in Washington, every meeting with Israeli officials, every call for international intervention reinforces the regime’s narrative and undermines the legitimacy of the protests.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
This symbolic act, inherited from Christian tradition, commemorates the protection of Baby Jesus from the persecution of King Herod and reinforces values such as unity, faith, and coexistence.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
Baltimore’s experience reinforces this pattern.
—Karl W. Bickel, Baltimore Sun, 6 Jan. 2026
The campaign reinforces denim as the foundation of the Y2K brand while expanding the narrative to a complete, head-to-toe wardrobe that reflects how consumers dress today.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026
Be cautious if an AI response strongly reinforces beliefs that feel unrealistic or extreme.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
This design reinforces the concept that no single viewpoint is ever complete, and allows visitors to move through the museum as active observers.
—New Atlas, 3 Jan. 2026
Seeing a film made in rural Longford now finding a home with Disney reinforces our belief that stories rooted in Irish life can resonate well beyond their place of origin.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
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The approval of the waiver bolsters McMahon's mission to reduce the federal government's role in education nationwide.—
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Taylor’s arrival bolsters the KDFW weather staff after some recent losses.—
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Parents are encouraged to participate in their baby’s care through techniques like kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact), which helps stabilize vital signs and supports development.—
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Beyond still photography, the sensor supports 8K video recording at 30 frames per second.—
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Helen tries to stay busy, but the letter proves distracting.—
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Season 2 is not without enjoyable intrigue, yet never proves worth the risk of opening a closed (literal) book.—
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Ward got a refund for the charge, MTC confirms.—
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Recent data from NewHomeSource and Zonda House Plans confirms the trend.—
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“Reinforces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforces. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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