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

Mbappe leads a strong French attack France reached the semi-finals after defeating Morocco 2-0, recording another clean sheet and reinforcing their status as the tournament favourites. — Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Satellite imagery examined in recent years has shown Iran reinforcing sensitive underground sites and constructing additional physical protection around entrances and structures. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

The United States helped Israel absorb some of the war’s direct costs by financing weapons, replenishing interceptors, and reinforcing Israel’s air defenses. — Frayda Leibtag, Time, 13 July 2026

But air conditioning units pump heat into the immediate environment, reinforcing what is known as the urban heat island effect, particularly at night. — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

This pursuit, alongside the signing of Anthony Gordon and interest in Karim Adeyemi, highlights Barcelona's strategic focus on reinforcing the left-wing. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Ship operators are favoring the Iranian route over the corridor along Oman’s coast, reinforcing the impact of the tanker attacks earlier this week, according to the trade intelligence firm Kpler. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 10 July 2026

Doctors in other parts of Venezuela and abroad have stepped up to volunteer for telehealth services, while other aid groups have focused on reinforcing primary care providers and mobile clinics. — Durrie Bouscaren, NPR, 8 July 2026

Ridges in that shell act as reinforcing ribs, helping to prevent denting. — Ben Coxworth july 03, New Atlas, 3 July 2026