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 Landing a top center such as Larkin would certainly reinforce the Wild’s commitment to winning — and give Hughes another reason to consider signing beyond this season. — Michael Russo, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 The Kremlin is tightly managing the election, seeking to reinforce its narrative of widespread support for the war and provide a veneer of legitimacy for its actions. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026 Sales incentives, approval thresholds, discount governance and customer communication must all reinforce the strategy. — Basant Singh, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 David Oiaknin plans to keep pursuing acquisitions in sectors where technology and strong operations reinforce each other. — Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reinforce

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Her words bolstered Matthews argument, casting doubt on whether the path had in fact been used by the public on a continuous basis sufficient to establish a right-of-way.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026
And there is plenty in contemporary life to bolster Sussman’s case.

— Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of bolster

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Jury nullification occurs when a jury finds a defendant not guilty, even if the prosecution has proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt.

— Monu Bedi, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
The company says the coating has already been proven and is in use on its advanced coating line in Germany.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of prove

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Singer-songwriter Aaron Rowe and Danish band Lukas Graham, who had been expected to support Sheeran on upcoming North American dates, both withdrew from the tour.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
This November, Broward voters will decide whether to renew the one-mill property tax referendum that supports school safety, mental health services and employee compensation.

— Roberto Fernandez III, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

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