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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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“It delivers meaningful gains in compensation, strengthens protections around artificial intelligence and digital identity, reinforces the long-term security of members’ benefit plans and recognizes the realities of how performers work today.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Justice Minister Akin Gürlek insisted the ruling "reinforces our citizens' trust in democracy".

From BBC • May 22, 2026

More broadly, the country’s regulatory framework reinforces a disease-centric approach.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Peter Xotta, the chief executive of the Vancouver port authority, said the Bank of Canada’s research reinforces his call for the country to prioritize investments in supply-chain infrastructure and other capacity-building initiatives.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

It just reinforces for Pete that welcoming his own workers’ families was the right decision.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman