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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
Superintendent Theresa Plascencia reinforced that in an email Tuesday.
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
Robust safeguards ensure ethical AI usage, aligning with TIME’s editorial standards and reinforcing trust.
—Mark Howard, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
For example, depression can heighten pain sensitivity, reinforcing the connection between the two, according to a study in the journal Neural Plasticity.
—Liz Neporent, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
This will prevent hoses from cracking and splitting. 7 Tips For Bringing Outdoor Plants Inside For Winter
How to Provide Birds With Water During the Winter
Add an immersion-style water heater to metal, resin, or reinforced plastic birdbaths to keep fresh water available for birds.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 13 Dec. 2024
Robust safeguards ensure ethical AI usage, aligning with TIME’s editorial standards and reinforcing trust.
—Mark Howard, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
For example, depression can heighten pain sensitivity, reinforcing the connection between the two, according to a study in the journal Neural Plasticity.
—Liz Neporent, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
This will prevent hoses from cracking and splitting. 7 Tips For Bringing Outdoor Plants Inside For Winter
How to Provide Birds With Water During the Winter
Add an immersion-style water heater to metal, resin, or reinforced plastic birdbaths to keep fresh water available for birds.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforce
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However, up until now, the details of what this would entail had not been confirmed.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Real Madrid confirmed an injury to its first team star Ferland Mendy through an official statement released on Sunday via its website and social media.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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They are designed to promote certain goals such as economic development, innovation, and supporting underrepresented groups in business.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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In August 2024, the United States, also a major plastic and oil producer, announced a surprising policy shift by now committing to support limits on plastic production as well.Susan Solomon, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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His contributions, therefore, have implications that extend beyond individual corporations, bolstering the compliance framework that underpins a healthy and stable global economy.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The idea of Ricciardo joining Cadillac is intriguing, primarily due to his enduring popularity in North America, bolstered by the series Drive to Survive.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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The department will also try to notify your property manager and then send an inspector to your home to verify the claim.Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Associated Press was not immediately able to verify the reports but has contacted the Kremlin for comment.Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
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The attorney general’s office said the charges should not have been brought against the three players and there was no DNA or evidence to corroborate the allegations.Jenna West, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Olmedo read a letter in court Tuesday from the foreperson that corroborated Holley’s description.James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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On Saturday, Sullivan pointed to comments made by Trump on social media to buttress the case that Biden’s push for continued support of Ukraine falls in line with the incoming president’s thinking.Aamer Madhani and Zeke Miller, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Shares of the company rose 10.5 percent to $381 in after-hours trading on Thursday as the company topped earnings expectations and nudged up its outlook, with strong international growth buttressing the Americas business.Evan Clark, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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In trying to establish a motive for the alleged murder, authorities have cited a note that was apparently found on Mangione when he was arrested at a McDonald’s, in central Pennsylvania.Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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Dormant seeding also gives the lawn a head start over weeds and provides more time for lawns to establish before the heat of summer arrives.Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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