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 experience unfolds almost like a graphic novel, with each layer revealing polar bear artwork that reinforces the company's message of dependable, environmentally conscious power. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026 While the report largely reinforces the National Transportation Safety Board’s conclusions, the civilian investigation was broader and the NTSB focused on years of warning signs missed by the Federal Aviation Administration. — Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Its amino-acid complex helps smooth and strengthen strands from the inside out, while amaranth extract reinforces fragile hair and baobab extract helps improve elasticity and bounce. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026 The campaign reinforces this idea through sculptural posing against the backdrop of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026 Craven reinforces this framing by listing some of the ways Rowling has suffered, as stated by Rowling in her essay. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026 North Korea’s latest launch also reinforces Kim’s message that the country intends to maintain its nuclear deterrent as a central part of its national security strategy. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026 Anton’s investment in The Creatives reinforces the financial strength of the group and provides additional access to equity financing. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 In this case, the technological efficiency reinforces the very conditions that make deeper engagement possible. — Naira Velumyan, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
  1. bolsters
  2. supports
  3. proves
  4. confirms
Verb
  • Some requests were for DeepSeek’s technology, a finding that bolsters assertions from Congress that the company is in bed with the CCP’s military and spying apparatus.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Self-awareness bolsters leadership while self-surveillance nearly always undermines it.
    — Carol Geffner, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of bolsters
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  • The fact that hunting is a season — and not a year-round activity — supports this.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Though the pipeline hasn’t transported gas to Germany since 2022, the country’s far-right AfD supports resuming flows, which could allow US investors to profit.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of supports
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  • Still, Crow—the ever-optimist, as her body of work proves—clings on to the glimmers of hope from leaders of the world who do show us the best parts of humanity.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
  • If that proves to be the case, the party would hold between 224 and 234 seats next Congress.
    — Mariana Alfaro, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of proves
Verb
  • Each of these hues, NASA’s analysis confirms, correspond to different types of ancient volcanism, from glasslike oozes to rubbly pyroclastic flow deposits.
    — Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Along with a potential best new artist Grammy nom, Geese could slot into rock or alternative categories, and the group’s label confirms that they have been submitted for all three.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of confirms

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

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