REENFORCE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

reinforce

verb

ˌrē-ən-ˈfȯrs

variants also reenforce

Definition of reinforce

as in to bolster

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 reinforce Long-term innovation emerges not from isolated projects but from ecosystems in which universities, government laboratories, federal agencies and industry play distinct but mutually reinforcing roles. — H. Christopher Frey, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 Following those incidents, the museum reinforced its security systems this past spring, notably with the installation of more cameras. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 Aug. 2026 The antenna's shape is also reinforced with flexible fiberglass tape springs and a lightweight structure. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026 But the comeback for stocks like networking cable maker Corning and chipmaker Intel didn't stop there because the news that followed reinforced the notion that the AI buildout is alive and well. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reinforce

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The Cubs bolstered their pitching staff with a series of moves ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, acquiring Clay Holmes from the New York Mets and reliever Ryan Zeferjahn from the Los Angeles Angels.

— Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026
The Padres thus bolstered their rotation by acquiring left-hander Robbie Ray from the Giants and, reportedly, right-hander Casey Mize from the Detroit Tigers.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of bolster

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Unfamiliar Hungarian names from the nearby vineyards on the wine list can prove a revelation—in a good way—at lunch or dinner.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
But Covid-19 vaccines have consistently proved to provide significant protection against severe disease, hospitalization and death.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of prove

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Stefan Rittner, senior portfolio manager at Allianz Global Investors, said markets were more likely to accept measures that improve productivity, labor supply and long-term growth than spending aimed mainly at supporting consumption.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
Reuters — Japan’s government is portraying its accelerating military buildup not only as a way to protect the country but as a route to greater prosperity, arguing in ‌its latest defence white paper that arms production can support economic growth.

— Reuters, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026

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