- present tense form of reinforce (3rd person singular).
reinforces
Example Sentences
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Harbor resonance, in which the shape of a basin reinforces the water's oscillations, helped explain why neighboring ports experienced different effects.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
Cornella are in the fifth tier of Spanish football and in April said Messi's ownership "reinforces his close ties to Barcelona and his commitment to the development of sport and local talent in Catalonia".
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
“Continued pressure on diesel prices reinforces expectations that freight transportation costs will keep contributing to broader inflation across the economy.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Jobs data also reinforces Hatzius’ views, with the underlying trend job growth just 5,000 in July — considerably below its break-even figure of 50,000 monthly.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
Instead, it encourages and reinforces the cubs’ natural behaviors in seeking out their own food, water, and shelter.
From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh
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