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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
Next, a store is coming to Costa Mesa, Calif. at South Coast Plaza in the fall — reinforcing its investment in Southern California.
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Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Because these stories are reinforcing it and that’s a real shame.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Specifically, the research reinforces the importance of reading nutrition labels in order to make healthy choices, especially if cereal is your child’s default breakfast.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 4 June 2025
This kind of language reinforces that your boundary is not resistance but a thoughtful approach to delivering results.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for reinforce
Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
Because these stories are reinforcing it and that’s a real shame.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 4 June 2025
Specifically, the research reinforces the importance of reading nutrition labels in order to make healthy choices, especially if cereal is your child’s default breakfast.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 4 June 2025
This kind of language reinforces that your boundary is not resistance but a thoughtful approach to delivering results.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforce
Verb
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Lily Wang, a product manager for the brand, confirmed that the home can also include solar panels and a rainwater harvesting system.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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Enter your full name, email address, date of birth and other info to confirm your identity.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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The unit supports multiplayer modes with two gun connectors, essential for Point Blank.—
Matt Gardner,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Arafat would similarly reject peace with Israel, support terrorism, and murder rivals and critics.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Bright’s absence aside, the midfield and defence are largely unchanged from the team’s runs to the final in their previous two major tournaments, and the latter has been bolstered by the availability of Leah Williamson, after the England captain missed the World Cup in 2023 with a knee injury.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Lin bolsters this perspective with scenes of Joe posting online about how medication weakens his resolve and becoming obsessed with school shootings.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Who verified the authenticity of such serious accusations?—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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For example, Google has fully embraced zero trust principles across its enterprise, eliminating traditional network perimeters and ensuring that all users—whether on-premises or remote—verify their identity and device integrity before accessing resources.—
Francis Dinha,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Police were not able to corroborate that claim, according to the district attorney's office.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
3 June 2025
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Police could not independently corroborate the associate’s claims, so Nickerson was not arrested or charged.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
3 June 2025
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Among those that are also merging to buttress themselves against demographic and financial challenges are Ursuline College in Ohio and Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
18 May 2025
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Here is where the three key pillars of U.S. democracy can buttress the system.—
Mariano-Florentino Cuéllar,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In spite of his ability to carry the ball forward — a point of difference from his fellow midfielders — Willock has never quite established himself as integral, at least in part because of his struggles with injury.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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Finally, establish a dynamic process for regularly updating valuations, as technology markets fluctuate rapidly due to new product releases and evolving demand.—
Albert Golukhov,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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