Thesaurus results for REINFORCEMENT

reinforcement

noun

ˌrē-ən-ˈfȯrs-mənt

Definition of reinforcement

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 Attacking reinforcements appear to be the priority now, although the exact identity or specific positions those recruits play in remains unclear. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Amid a season-worst slide, the Rockies are getting reinforcements. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026 The entire monument had to be covered in scaffolding for the $ 15 million in repairs and reinforcement. — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 Lots of undivided attention, positive reinforcement, love, affection, and pride when my kids were successful. — Lauren Gelman, Parents, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reinforcement

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Yet, earlier this month, I, my fellow editors and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration personnel were informed that support for the Arctic Report Card — our flagship annual report since 2006 — is canceled.

— Twila Moon, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
Demographic experts are cautiously optimistic about the new scheme, which appears to offer more sustained and holistic support for families.

— Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of support

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But regions hit months ago by January's massive winter storm may need to brace for some colder-than-usual temperatures.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
In Portugal's 5-0 victory over Uzbekistan, Ronaldo scored a brace, becoming the first player in history to score in six consecutive World Cups.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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Volkswagen’s prosperity was recently based on two pillars – huge profits earned in China, and the highly successful German base where its engineers led the world for decades in making and exporting advanced sedans and SUVs.

— Neil Winton, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Narrower set of engines Next week's nonfarm payrolls report could also give some reassurance on how the economy is doing, which remains robust but with weakening pillars of support.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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