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also reenforces
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 word edgy is often mistakenly applied to comedians whose work just reinforces conventional opinions and prejudices with extra swear words.
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John Roy, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
This concentration of attractions reinforces Charlotte’s position as the heart of American stock car racing.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Buckley’s win over a formidable lineup that included Renate Reinsve, Jennifer Lawrence and Julia Roberts signals deep support, while the film’s best picture (drama) victory reinforces its standing as a potential spoiler down the road for the Focus Features critical hit.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Each reframing of routine vaccination as an individual choice, and negotiable, reinforces the idea that vaccine standards are political rather than evidentiary.
—Richard Hughes Iv, STAT, 12 Jan. 2026
Chamonix, the town, reinforces that edge.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Her selection for a second year reinforces the Golden Globes’ commitment to bringing fresh, boundary-pushing energy to Hollywood’s party of the year.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026
City officials say Tuesday's fire underscores the ongoing risks at the site and reinforces their call for broader state-level reform to address enforcement gaps at mobile home parks.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Every photo-op in Washington, every meeting with Israeli officials, every call for international intervention reinforces the regime’s narrative and undermines the legitimacy of the protests.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
John Roy, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
This concentration of attractions reinforces Charlotte’s position as the heart of American stock car racing.
—Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
Buckley’s win over a formidable lineup that included Renate Reinsve, Jennifer Lawrence and Julia Roberts signals deep support, while the film’s best picture (drama) victory reinforces its standing as a potential spoiler down the road for the Focus Features critical hit.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 12 Jan. 2026
Each reframing of routine vaccination as an individual choice, and negotiable, reinforces the idea that vaccine standards are political rather than evidentiary.
—Richard Hughes Iv, STAT, 12 Jan. 2026
Chamonix, the town, reinforces that edge.
—Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Her selection for a second year reinforces the Golden Globes’ commitment to bringing fresh, boundary-pushing energy to Hollywood’s party of the year.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 11 Jan. 2026
City officials say Tuesday's fire underscores the ongoing risks at the site and reinforces their call for broader state-level reform to address enforcement gaps at mobile home parks.
—Nina Burns, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Every photo-op in Washington, every meeting with Israeli officials, every call for international intervention reinforces the regime’s narrative and undermines the legitimacy of the protests.
—Bobby Ghosh, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
Verb
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The approval of the waiver bolsters McMahon's mission to reduce the federal government's role in education nationwide.—
Arthur Jones II,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Taylor’s arrival bolsters the KDFW weather staff after some recent losses.—
Travis Pinson,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Parents are encouraged to participate in their baby’s care through techniques like kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact), which helps stabilize vital signs and supports development.—
MemorialCare Medical Group,
Oc Register,
10 Jan. 2026
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Beyond still photography, the sensor supports 8K video recording at 30 frames per second.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Helen tries to stay busy, but the letter proves distracting.—
Sadia Shepard,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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Season 2 is not without enjoyable intrigue, yet never proves worth the risk of opening a closed (literal) book.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Ward got a refund for the charge, MTC confirms.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Recent data from NewHomeSource and Zonda House Plans confirms the trend.—
Lew Sichelman,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Reinforces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforces. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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