as in support
a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else
the consulting architect suggested using additional steel reinforcements to counteract the bridge's design flaw
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of reinforcement
Two weeks ago, the Twins boasted one of MLB’s best and deepest rotations, with quality reinforcements stashed in the minors.
—
Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The Los Angeles police, with reinforcements from regional law enforcement and the California Highway Patrol, have arrested hundreds of people.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 12 June 2025
Compared with those earlier LLMs, however, o4-mini and its equivalents are lighter-weight, more nimble models that train on specialized datasets with stronger reinforcement from humans.
—Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 6 June 2025
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attempted to provide President Donald Trump with some positive reinforcement by crediting Americans for ending a war in Europe during his visit to the White House on June 5.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 7 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for reinforcement
Aaron Gleeman, New York Times, 13 June 2025
The Los Angeles police, with reinforcements from regional law enforcement and the California Highway Patrol, have arrested hundreds of people.
—Francine Kiefer, Christian Science Monitor, 12 June 2025
Compared with those earlier LLMs, however, o4-mini and its equivalents are lighter-weight, more nimble models that train on specialized datasets with stronger reinforcement from humans.
—Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 6 June 2025
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz attempted to provide President Donald Trump with some positive reinforcement by crediting Americans for ending a war in Europe during his visit to the White House on June 5.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 7 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for reinforcement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforcement
Noun
-
In 1879, politician Robert Evans introduced a bill to celebrate Black emancipation, but the bill did not garner enough support during the Jim Crow era, Collins said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
-
Twenty Twenty Six is being made for BBC One and iPlayer with additional support from OKRE regarding climate and health expertise.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
19 June 2025
Noun
-
In 2020, the NFL announced Align Technology, Inc. as a sponsor, the makers of the braces alternative Invisalign.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
22 June 2025
-
The brace was most effective in reducing pain and stiffness, and improving function.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 June 2025
Noun
-
Trump has not addressed whether talks with Iranian officials would also address its missile program and support for terrorist proxies — an important pillar for Israel.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
25 June 2025
-
Iranian hackers were charged last decade with several attempts to hack into banks and other pillars of the American economy.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
Noun
-
When powered on, the e-uni will self-balance for easier mounting, with leg grips on either side to guide your stance while your feet are positioned on the fold-down platforms.—
Paul Ridden
June 24,
New Atlas,
24 June 2025
-
Inside of Semi-finished Products and Components, goldsmiths and manufacturers will be able to find everything from mountings to clasps.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Reinforcement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforcement. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share