reinforces

VERB

strengthen, augment

Synonyms

STRONGEST

add to bolster boost build up buttress emphasize enlarge fortify increase shore up stress support underline

STRONG

carry energize harden hype multiply prop stiffen stroke supplement sustain toughen

WEAK

add fuel to fire back up beef up heat up lend a hand pick up pillar prop up punch up soup up stand up for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

decrease diminish discourage hinder hurt lessen let down play down prevent reduce undermine weaken

STRONG

liquefy melt soften

WEAK

subtract take away

Example Sentences

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reinforces

Last, it reinforces that he probably does have plans for after the midterms.

From Slate ● Oct. 10, 2026

"The exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices and vulnerable supply routes reinforces the need to move faster on renewable energy, storage and electrification," he said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

“OpenAI accelerating growth is a very good sign for Oracle, as it reinforces OpenAI’s ability to live up to its expectations for compute capacity,” he explained.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

This reinforces other polls that have found that Michigan voters oppose the Canada border taxes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

She reinforces her force field with intent and bares her teeth.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer