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 Geographically, Puig sets out to reinforce its business in EMEA, Latin American and travel retail, while stepping up growth and unlocking opportunities in North America and the Asia-Pacific region. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026 The dissents reinforce investor expectations that the Fed will hike rates in December. — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Natural light reinforces your body clock, while regular activity supports sleep. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2026 Officials said crews have been working around the clock to reinforce protective sand berms, operate pumps and place additional sandbags in vulnerable areas. — Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reinforce

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And some legal experts say rather than bolster the government’s argument in court, the comparatively small number of charges and arrests may weaken it.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026
The decision to launch the movie in moderate release — rather than limited in just a handful of venues or nationwide on more than 2,000 screens — proved wise because the studio was able to bolster awareness while cultivating a sense of scarcity.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of bolster

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At every opportunity, Chris Brown seemed to be waiting in the wings, backflipping in Ne-Yo’s face, proving his dream of a certain era was long gone.

— Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
None of this means that Miller’s forecast will prove the most accurate in the days to come.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of prove

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More than 120 countries supported the resolution — only three voted against it — Argentina, Israel and the United States.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
The organizers included activist Amy Sousa and commentator Brandi Kruse, who previously helped organize rallies supporting WNBA player Sophie Cunningham.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of support

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