Synonyms of reinforced

reinforced

verb

variants also reenforced

past tense of reinforce

as in bolstered

to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)

letters of recommendation that reinforced the committee's opinion of the candidate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bolstered
• supported
• proved
• confirmed
• buttressed
• backed
• corroborated
• established
• verified
• substantiated
• affirmed
• shored (up)
• validated
• avouched

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• weakened
• undermined
• undercut

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reinforced

The exterior is reinforced with galvanized steel and fitted with an interior fiberglass liner that is watertight and built to withstand harsh weather conditions, ensuring the pool is ready to enjoy for years to come. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Jennifer Zicha, Current SCAD Student For rising senior Caitlyn McLaughlin, Cannes reinforced the creative ambitions that inspired her to pursue a career behind the camera. — Indiewire Staff, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026

Romantic, criminal and naughty hijinks ensue and bonds are tested — and ultimately reinforced. — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Taken together, the data reinforced my belief that, for most young people, the benefits of being connected outweighed the risks. — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Barca’s pursuit of Alvarez reinforced a perception that had been building around Torres. — Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Such spaces create temporary refuges from the digital stream, and allow habits of slowness, concentration, and absorption to become socially reinforced. — Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026

Indirect attacks by Iranian proxies only reinforced the core belief that American military primacy was so obvious and overwhelming that Iran would not challenge it. — Marc Lynch, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Our alliance, established during the Korean War, was greatly reinforced during the Vietnam War. — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026