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Plural
reinforcements
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the additional troops or supplies sent to support an army
- The general requested reinforcements after the enemy broke through the front lines.
- Without timely reinforcements, the besieged troops would have surrendered.
- Helicopters delivered reinforcements to the remote outpost under attack.
- The arrival of reinforcements boosted the morale of the exhausted battalion.
- Critics argued that sending reinforcements would only prolong the war.
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a material, structure, or device added to something to make it stronger or more durable
- The bridge's steel reinforcements prevented it from collapsing under heavy traffic.
- The engineer added carbon fiber reinforcement to the airplane's wings.
- These boots have ankle reinforcements for extra support during hikes.
- The concrete walls had metal reinforcements to withstand earthquakes.
- The tailor sewed in a hidden reinforcement to prevent the seam from tearing.
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(psychology) reward or punishment that makes a behavior more or less likely to happen again
- The teacher used candy as positive reinforcement to encourage participation in class.
- Removing chores acted as negative reinforcement, increasing his homework completion.
- Social media "likes" serve as instant reinforcement for posting content.
- The dog learned tricks faster with treat-based reinforcement.
- Critics argue that constant reinforcement with prizes can reduce intrinsic motivation.
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information that makes more forcible or convincing
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an act performed to strengthen approved behavior
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