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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
And the White House, in a statement, reinforced the idea that Trump’s involved approach to private-sector dealings is a key part of his economic agenda.
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Allan Smith, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
The post said the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources would be able to reinforce the dam, and residents and businesses along the river should be aware of the potential rise in water levels.
—Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Meeks said the appraisals reinforce the fact that the town made a good investment in buying the land and that the developer’s offer was too low.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has categorically rejected any prospect of Palestinian statehood, a position reinforced in a resolution passed by the Israeli Knesset last year.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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Allan Smith, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
The post said the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources would be able to reinforce the dam, and residents and businesses along the river should be aware of the potential rise in water levels.
—Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Meeks said the appraisals reinforce the fact that the town made a good investment in buying the land and that the developer’s offer was too low.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
The government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has categorically rejected any prospect of Palestinian statehood, a position reinforced in a resolution passed by the Israeli Knesset last year.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforce
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Former Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate has dropped out of the 2026 race for the U.S. Senate, a spokesperson confirmed Friday, Aug. 8.—
Paul Egan,
Freep.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Wells previously confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that, like season 1, next season will unfold across another 15-hour workday.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The reinforcements will join French and Italian aircraft already supporting Spanish operations.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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An estimated 20,000 people were in attendance, many to support the team from their home state.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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That information bolsters medical research, treatment services and training opportunities that benefit the lives of people with disabilities.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The University of Iowa, Caitlin Clark’s alma mater, bolstered security for women’s basketball home games from 2022 to 2024 as Clark rose to become the most popular women’s player in history.—
Carson Kessler,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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The letter would also have to verify that the data center wouldn’t cause electrical interference or fluctuations in line voltage, according to the ordinance.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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Despite failing to verify her identity, Bardisa was reportedly offered a promotion in January 2025.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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After publication of this article, a representative for Botanic Tonics disputed Brown’s account, stating that Botanic Tonics investigated Brown’s claims and could not locate any witnesses who would corroborate them.—
Claretta Bellamy,
NBC news,
10 Aug. 2025
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The details were corroborated by both investigators and the perpetrators.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Now his administration has eliminated about $500 million in grants to organizations that buttress public safety, including many working to prevent gun violence.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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The gin is not colored, but the flavor is said to be full of bright fruit notes with a balance of sweet and tart flavors, buttressed by the fact that it’s bottled at 83.4 proof (which is slightly higher than your average London dry gin).—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
27 June 2025
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The Joan Mitchell Foundation was established following the death of the great American abstract painter (1925-1992) bearing its name, fulfilling her wish to provide resources and opportunities for visual artists.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Now both are established veterans playing on lucrative second contracts.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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