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 The sleek nearby kitchen has a long, sinuous island and a casual dining spot, and the secondary kitchen reinforces the house’s ability to support hospitality on a grand scale while remaining a comfortable place to live. Mark David, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2026 Furthermore, the discovery reinforces Rio Grande do Sul’s status as one of the world’s most important regions for the study of Triassic fauna. The Conversation, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 Minter-Jordan believes storytelling is a powerful tool for shaping perceptions of aging, identity, and possibility, and the research reinforces that idea. Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Football introduces more students and families to the university and reinforces that a local, affordable higher education option with Division I athletics exists right on the South Side. Monique Carroll, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026 The relative improvement reinforces CHD's defensive appeal, suggesting its low-beta profile is being rewarded as market volatility rises. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026 The measure also reinforces the ability of local governments to refuse to build data centers in their jurisdictions. Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
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Verb
  • Marketing material for the serum asserts that mineral-rich comfrey bolsters bones, tendons and ligaments and noni stimulates circulation and supports detoxification.
    Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Now, their emergence in AEW bolsters the company’s tag team division.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Takaichi supports the first two principles of not possessing and developing nuclear weapons.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Pick what supports comfort and stability, then let the decision be enough for today.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 8 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But if Murray proves a strong match with O’Connell and Justin Jefferson, this team will be difficult to beat.
    Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Gen immediately proves Aesha right by hoping the next guests are more demanding so cracks will show.
    Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • An Irregular spokesperson confirms to PEOPLE that the company is investigating how to securely run cybersecurity tests with AI agents.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Research confirms that affirming personal values significantly reduces stress and rumination, even proactively.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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“Reinforces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforces. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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