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 Those concerns are reinforced by China’s commanding position in the global humanoid robotics industry. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 The program has reinforced the success of a strategy borrowed from Oklahoma. — Scott Neuman, NPR, 24 July 2026 To complete the blend, hydrolyzed quinoa helps to reinforce hair and improve manageability. — Nadine Solano, Vogue, 24 July 2026 Done well, this also promotes a growth mindset, subtly reinforcing that mistakes are not something to fear but part of how learning happens. — Richard Carranza, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reinforce

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This move continues their strategy of bolstering their pitching pipeline through various acquisition methods.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Most notably, the staff refocused its local recruiting strategy, with 10 in-state commitments bolstering a 2027 high school class that ranks top-25 nationally.

— Justin Williams, New York Times, 27 July 2026

Definition of bolster

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The Save America Act would require Americans to prove their citizenship to register and to show photo identification when voting.

— Theodoric Meyer, Washington Post, 27 July 2026
Unless, Goldman suggested, Memes Apps can prove that the deal is a common model in the meme generator industry.

— Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 27 July 2026

Definition of prove

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His campaign also supports the ballot initiative process — a measure that allows citizens to petition to propose changes to the state constitution.

— Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Wi-Fi was quite fast—backed by Starlink—and able to support Zoom calls and remote work.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

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