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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The groups said the administration was also reconsidering the tax and registration requirement of AR-style pistols equipped with stabilizing braces, an accessory that was legal for years until Biden’s ATF flipped on the issue as part of the former president’s bid to ban the firearms.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Apr. 2025
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The France forward has scored 19 goals and provided one assist in 23 games since January 3 and, after his brace against Leganes last weekend, has equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s total of 33 goals in his first season as a Madrid player.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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After so much death, the Millers, pillars of the Jackson community, now have a 5-year-old son, Benjamin (Ezra Benedict Agbonkhese).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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In short, science reveals that sleep is a pillar of human overall health.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
12 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 21 Apr. 2025.
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