reinforces

verb

variants also reenforces
present tense third-person singular of reinforce
as in bolsters
to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea) letters of recommendation that reinforced the committee's opinion of the candidate

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Recent Examples of reinforces As performance cars increasingly isolate drivers from the mechanical process of driving, the simple act of reaching for that unique shift knob reinforces the notion that the tactile pleasures of driving are still worth celebrating. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Tom Pelphrey’s recent Emmy win for Task only reinforces that view, as do the flourishing careers of Lewis Pullman and Imogen Poots. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 On seared proteins, the fat reinforces the meat’s own character rather than competing with it. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026 The experience unfolds almost like a graphic novel, with each layer revealing polar bear artwork that reinforces the company's message of dependable, environmentally conscious power. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 While the report largely reinforces the National Transportation Safety Board’s conclusions, the civilian investigation was broader and the NTSB focused on years of warning signs missed by the Federal Aviation Administration. — Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Its amino-acid complex helps smooth and strengthen strands from the inside out, while amaranth extract reinforces fragile hair and baobab extract helps improve elasticity and bounce. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026 The campaign reinforces this idea through sculptural posing against the backdrop of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Craven reinforces this framing by listing some of the ways Rowling has suffered, as stated by Rowling in her essay. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
  1. bolsters
  2. supports
  3. proves
  4. confirms
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  • Vlad Dyakonov bolsters Trojans With various starters injured, younger players have filled the gaps for the Trojans.
    — Sean Campbell, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Some requests were for DeepSeek’s technology, a finding that bolsters assertions from Congress that the company is in bed with the CCP’s military and spying apparatus.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of bolsters
Verb
  • Jackson supports expanding the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps certain homeowners and renters with energy costs.
    — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The integrated workflow also supports maintenance and repair, helping the team identify hardware issues and return robots to testing faster.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of supports
Verb
  • Nobody seriously argues that the gap proves our police, prosecutors, judges, and juries are biased against men.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This specific task on his to-do list proves difficult when Dougal grows dissatisfied by the fight coming to a draw, both sides claiming victory, and both sides being seemingly okay with all of this.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of proves
Verb
  • The spokesperson confirms that ATF agents will be focused specifically on tracing the gun or weapons used by the suspect.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
  • This certification confirms that the headphones produce audio at safe levels that will not cause hearing loss.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of confirms

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“Reinforces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforces. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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