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 If any of these terms or steps seem obscure to you, that just reinforces my point. — Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 And so there is — and my little town also reinforces this stuff. — NBC news, 5 July 2026 Today’s ruling only reinforces the need for Nevada lawmakers to act. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Undivided attention even in short bursts reinforces a child’s sense of importance and safety. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 26 June 2026 The laminate reinforces the glass to create a shatter-resistant barrier, preventing shards of glass from flying out during extreme weather. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026 But rather than keeping it tucked away, Kincaid said this reinforces Griffin’s philosophy of making the collection accessible. — Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 Ohio moves up the ranks Officials said the investment reinforces Ohio’s position as a growing aerospace and defense manufacturing hub. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026 But the additional wording on the MSG sign about confidentiality during and post-event reinforces that there is no livestream, no TV broadcast and likely a social media blackout – until Swift and Kelce deem otherwise. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforces
  1. bolsters
  2. supports
  3. proves
  4. confirms
Verb
  • If successful, the experimental therapy could deliver an immune rejuvenation breakthrough – one that bolsters the immune system rather than targeting a specific pathogen or disease.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
  • Langeliers bolsters All-Star bid Langeliers became just the second A’s player to hit at least 20 home runs in four straight seasons, following Khris Davis, who did so from 2016 through 2019.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of bolsters
Verb
  • Update a profile photo or choose one small habit that supports your body and mood.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • Tulloss said his organization supports creating a pathway to citizenship for the city’s undocumented immigrants.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of supports
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  • Raspberries and chocolate are an iconic duo and this dessert proves it.
    — Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • There the whole family encounters their corresponding foils from the well-off Oleson family, but Laura and Mary's encounter with young Nellie proves the most explosive.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of proves
Verb
  • Kuo also confirms that the 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max (plus, presumably, the foldable iPhone) will have enough RAM for these top-flight extras.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The pop superstar and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end, both 36, tied the knot on Friday, July 3rd, in a glam ceremony held at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Swift's rep confirms to PEOPLE.
    — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of confirms

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