reinforces

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 That pricing gap reinforces PSA's lead and gives its decisions about fees and submission services considerable influence over the resale market. — Matthew Tan, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026 Amnesty International reinforces this, highlighting that unequal power relations between men and women intensify during conflicts, as traditional gender roles are reinforced, making women increasingly vulnerable. — Hannah Berner, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Nov. 2026 When sales and marketing are aligned regionally, every touchpoint, from a first outreach email to a renewal conversation, reinforces that understanding. — Rob Sanchez, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Rather than opening a door to democratic rule, however, officials say the cleansing of the ranks only reinforces the party’s right to rule. — The Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Nov. 2026 Concurrent with these updates, ZDHC published a PFAS position paper and practical interpretations, which reinforces the organization’s position against the intentional use of the substances in the textile, apparel, leather and footwear supply chain. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026 Haugan added that the project reinforces VARD’s position as a leader in offshore technology and shipbuilding. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026 Taken together with the results in today’s paper, Liu says, all this reinforces how Mars’s mantle is likely more heterogeneous and complex than many planetary scientists have long assumed. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026 Rubbery flagelliform silk reinforces the capture spiral to absorb shock. — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
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  • But the defendants dispute that account, as well as the constitutionality of the HEAR Act, which bolsters Reif’s claim.
    — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • As much as the latter two helped to inaugurate the era of online automotive auction houses by setting new standards for thorough listings and seller engagements, the excitement of real-time bidding in person undoubtedly bolsters values even further.
    — Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
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  • The agreement supports a broader production expansion intended to triple manufacturing capacity.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The outcome of Tuesday’s elections could slow that spending, with vast consequences for the thousands of jobs and massive amounts of economic development that AI supports.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
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  • Glossy, Waist-Length Hair Demi Moore’s waist-grazing, glossy mane proves that super-long hair can still look polished and sophisticated.
    — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 7 Nov. 2026
  • But as Leslie’s situation grows increasingly complicated, Sarah’s emerging love story proves to be a bittersweet, ironic counterpoint.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
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  • The Senate confirms higher-profile nominees as well, including nominees for the Supreme Court, should a vacancy occur, along with cabinet secretaries.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Her presence confirms that Firstman has cast the movie with care, down to the smallest roles.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026

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“Reinforces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforces. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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