as in support
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
the consulting architect suggested using additional steel reinforcements to counteract the bridge's design flaw
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Recent Examples of reinforcement
Before the collapse, there were significant problems with the building's foundation, including the corrosion of steel reinforcement in the concrete slab and water damage to the structural elements.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Communication can even emerge via simple reinforcement learning, as when a dog learns to associate a certain call with dinner.
—Shawn Simpson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
O'Neill and others have called for a reinforcement of the mission, which the U.S. has said lacks funding and personnel.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
There’s a fine line between lighting up people when it’s required while also giving positive reinforcement, and Bridges has figured out the formula to toeing it effectively, taking on the unenviable duty of being the person trying to keep everybody in check on the court.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Communication can even emerge via simple reinforcement learning, as when a dog learns to associate a certain call with dinner.
—Shawn Simpson, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
O'Neill and others have called for a reinforcement of the mission, which the U.S. has said lacks funding and personnel.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
There’s a fine line between lighting up people when it’s required while also giving positive reinforcement, and Bridges has figured out the formula to toeing it effectively, taking on the unenviable duty of being the person trying to keep everybody in check on the court.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcement
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Comedian and car aficionado Jay Leno drove state Sen. Shannon Grove, R-Bakersfield, in a 1976 Pontiac Trans-Am past the state Capitol on Tuesday, rallying support for legislation that would ease restrictions on classic cars.—
HECTOR AMEZCUA,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Launched in collaboration with BFD Productions, the initiative connects independent filmmakers with development, financing, and production support to greenlit indie films.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
8 Apr. 2025
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Nothing came of that rally, but Garrett Whitlock made sure the game remained knotted, holding the Rangers to one single over two dominant innings of relief in his first appearance since undergoing internal brace surgery on his right elbow last spring.—
Mac Cerullo,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2025
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Setting the Standard for 2025 Their last meeting included a 2-1 victory as forward Alyssa Thompson scored a brace on the road.—
Jackie Gutierrez,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Merchandise sales, often buoyed by collaborations, are one of the key potential pillars of LIV Golf club revenue along with sponsorships and prize money.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Maomao tackles the target just as the massive pillar hanging over the altar crashes to the ground.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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Similar to Command Strips, the Tulip product will come with a few pieces of velcro tape for easy mounting.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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The auto folding and unfolding feature works for vertical mounting, too.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Reinforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcement. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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