REENFORCE Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

reinforce

verb

ˌrē-ən-ˈfȯrs

variants also reenforce

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 On four separate occasions, Hinchcliffe turns to an audience member of a particular demographic to reinforce a stereotype about them and the audience member’s response introduces nuance that undermines his premise. —

Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 12 June 2026 French doors create a visual connection between the living room and primary bedroom, reinforcing the apartment’s sense of openness despite its compact footprint. —

Kristen Flanagan, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026 Loring served as Tiffany’s design director from 1979 to 2009, a period that saw the company expand its global presence while reinforcing its position as one of America’s most recognizable luxury brands. —

Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 12 June 2026 Over time, however, silence can normalize unequal treatment and reinforce workplace cultures where biased assumptions remain unexamined. —

Maia Niguel Hoskin, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reinforce

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Countries affected by the disruption are expected to bolster energy stockpiles, direct resources to ramp up domestic production, and pursue alternative supply routes to reduce dependence on a single chokepoint.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 19 June 2026
Such lifting of sanctions all but guarantees that the Iranian regime will be bolstered mere months after protests brought it to the brink of collapse.

— Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 June 2026