reinforcement
noun
the act of reinforcing.
reinforcements
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pluralof reinforcement.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Firefighter reinforcements from all of Belgium and from Germany have been called in.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
"We got reinforcements from the armed forces and the Special Task Force commandos to restore order and send the inmates back to their cells," Medawatte told reporters outside the prison.
From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron said his country had sought reinforcements from across the continent to help fight the blaze, including Canadair aircraft from Croatia and Black Hawk helicopters from the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
France has mobilised its military to help with the response and extra reinforcements from the army have been sent to help firefighters by clearing brush and creating fire breaks.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
But by the time the Spartan reinforcements arrived, there was nothing to see but dead Persians.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
