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
One position in need of reinforcements is safety, where veteran Adrian Maddox from UAB appeared to provide a possible answer.
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Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
Combining the pygmalion effect and a growth mindset creates a cycle of positive reinforcement.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Skinner’s work showed that positive reinforcement increases the chances a behavior will become established and that punishment or lack of reinforcement decreases it, Breedlove said.
—Korin Miller, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
Rams No reinforcements for Rams but the path to NFC West title and playoffs is clear
Dec. 16, 2024
In 2021, the Packers defeated the Rams, 36-28, at Lambeau Field.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
Combining the pygmalion effect and a growth mindset creates a cycle of positive reinforcement.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Skinner’s work showed that positive reinforcement increases the chances a behavior will become established and that punishment or lack of reinforcement decreases it, Breedlove said.
—Korin Miller, Health, 28 Dec. 2024
Rams No reinforcements for Rams but the path to NFC West title and playoffs is clear
Dec. 16, 2024
In 2021, the Packers defeated the Rams, 36-28, at Lambeau Field.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcement
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In the Legislature, some of DeSantis’ allies were quick to show their support for the governor, putting them at odds with their chamber’s leadership.Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Whitworth, a former offensive lineman who spent five seasons with the Rams, gave a speech at the State Farm Stadium, showing his support to the L.A. community.Renan Botelho, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
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Garcia scored the first in the 21st minute, Lewandowski followed with a brace and in the 57th minute, Torre took advantage of a blunder by the Barbastro defence to kill the game off and take away any interest the home side might have had in the last half hour.Laia Cervelló Herrero, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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As the Kansas City-area braces for what could be the biggest snowfall in recent years, roads and highways may sit unplowed longer than usual while Missouri struggles to recruit workers.Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 3 Jan. 2025
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have stood as pillars of empowerment and excellence for Black students in America.Melissa Noel, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
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Both feature pillar to pillar displays inside include displays at the outer end for digital mirrors.Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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The television show, which ran on NBC from 2012-2013, starred Debra Messing, Jack Davenport, Megan Hilty, Katharine McPhee and Christian Borle and followed them in their mounting of musicals for Broadway, including Bombshell, a fictional musical about the life of Marilyn Monroe.Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 Oct. 2024
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Apparently, during the harried month that passed between the recusal of Candidate Biden and the mounting of Candidate Harris, the campaign underwent a large image overhaul.Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 5 Oct. 2024
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“Reinforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcement. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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