Synonyms of reinforcing

reinforcing

verb

variants also reenforcing

present participle of reinforce

as in bolstering

to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)

letters of recommendation that reinforced the committee's opinion of the candidate

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bolstering
• supporting
• proving
• confirming
• buttressing
• corroborating
• backing
• establishing
• verifying
• substantiating
• shoring (up)
• affirming
• validating
• avouching

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• undermining
• weakening
• undercutting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reinforcing

That same day, Houzz released its 2026 outdoor trends study, reinforcing the zoned-yard pattern. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026

The Dodgers, after reinforcing their back-to-back championship roster in the offseason and entering the year as the World Series favorites, fell short. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

The collection also incorporates diamonds sourced through GemFair, De Beers Group’s initiative supporting artisanal and small-scale miners, reinforcing the company’s efforts to connect provenance with luxury craftsmanship. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026

These accelerating and intensifying changes could raise the risk of reinforcing feedback loops and crossing tipping points—critical thresholds that, when crossed, can lead to accelerating and often irreversible environmental changes. — Simmone Shah, Time, 14 Oct. 2026

This Turkish enforcement has also prevented Russia from reinforcing or rotating its Black Sea fleet during the war. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

Online giving grew about 11% year over year in Blackbaud’s 2025 sector analysis, reinforcing the importance of a strong digital front door. — Yuriy Boyechko, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026

For Jim, the potential debt raise is a win for both companies, reinforcing the idea that Nvidia customers are generating strong returns on their AI investments. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2026

The stretch is shutting down for construction of a reinforcing steel cage to support a bridge over the roadway. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026