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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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Hoffner did confirm that all 25 locations were owned by one franchise-owner, which continues to own and operate other Dairy Queen restaurants in the state.—
Alana Edgin,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The team confirmed the change as the Yankees began spring training in Florida over the weekend.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 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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The Alaskan city’s port, meanwhile, still supports Yukon mining and is a critical hub for fuel and other essentials both communities need.—
Dee-Ann Durbin and Sally Ho,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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While a lower price could be one option, another could be to try to bolster enforcement of the current measure.—
Donato Paolo Mancini Bloomberg,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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The two-time All-American was a disruptive force against the pass and run in his three seasons with the Wolverines, and would bolster a front seven that already includes Quinnen Williams, Jermaine Johnson and Will McDonald.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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Critically, each action is verified and judged by an expert panel (including Duarte).—
Vitas Carosella,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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The letters have not been independently verified by Newsweek.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 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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Such measures, Nim adds, will buttress the higher costs that consumers are grappling with across income levels.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
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After slashing nearly 9,000 jobs, Nissan is trying to merge with Honda to buttress itself against fast-growing Chinese automakers.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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The initiative also pays homage to Hunt Hill Farm’s heritage, especially its role as the home of the local Plow-to-Plate program established in the 1980s by Ruth Henderson, founder of the New York Pops orchestra with her husband Skitch, decades ago.—
Pamela Brown,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2025
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One of the city’s key goals outlined in its 2022 plan to reduce homelessness was to establish a permanent low-barrier shelter.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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