reinforces

verb

variants also reenforces
present tense third-person singular of reinforce
as in bolsters
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 reinforces The detailed data reinforces hopes that the product could be a breakthrough treatment for COPD, a progressive lung disease that blocks airflow and makes breathing difficult. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 Lai added that the trend reinforces content quality as the basis of the market’s stability and long-term resilience. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026 The flexible polymer, meanwhile, reinforces the structure and improves its elasticity. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026 Nall said the clause reinforces an argument Meta has made throughout the litigation. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026 That was already Ring’s policy, but the new form of encryption reinforces that on a technical level. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 The data reinforces the stark need for action along these lines, as do the tragic stories of far too many first responders who have made significant sacrifices for their communities and are met with newfound dangers for their troubles. — Sen. Saud Anwar, Hartford Courant, 25 Aug. 2026 The material produced by the league so far, according to the filing, reinforces the necessity of complete transparency. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Maria’s experience reinforces the value of leaving room for rest. — Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
  1. bolsters
  2. supports
  3. proves
  4. confirms
Verb
  • Their arrival in the Swiss festival’s gala program bolsters its position as an awards season stop-off.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Song landed a powerful right uppercut in the second round, securing a significant victory that bolsters his bantamweight title contention, despite a recent loss to Sean O'Malley.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of bolsters
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  • The company sees the rocket becoming a workhorse launcher of small to medium-size satellites down the road, and its infrastructure supports that vision.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • No data show salt crystals shift serotonin or cortisol, and no evidence supports magnesium absorption through the soles of the feet.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of supports
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  • The effort has been working, but the need for such a massive, taxing and expensive operation proves how much influence Iran has gained over the Strait of Hormuz.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
  • That could make heavy-duty delivery one of the first places where this kind of aircraft proves especially useful.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of proves
Verb
  • The Crown rarely confirms that one of its creations is a unique, so the fact that a quartet is going up for grabs is undoubtedly going to send watch lovers into a frenzy—not to mention that they’re done so with one of their most beloved watches.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Laboratory testing confirms the blends meet regulatory standards, deliver superior anti-knock and anti-detonation performance, and maintain high oxidation stability, along with low sulfur and benzene levels.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of confirms

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“Reinforces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforces. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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