variants also reenforce
as in to confirm
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

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Examples Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of reinforce As a result, the central bank is widely expected to pause its campaign of rate cuts at its meeting this month, a message reinforced by Fed officials in a series of speeches this week. Ben Casselman, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025 Parents and caregivers can also participate, reinforcing an effective method of learning. Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025 Time is of the essence now given Everton’s perilous position in the table and the need to reinforce the squad for the relegation battle seemingly ahead. Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025 After decades of morally simplistic cowboys-and-Indians movies that reinforced the intrepid self-image of a rising world power, revisionist westerns proliferated during the Vietnam War, critiquing the violence of white imperialism. Judy Berman, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for reinforce 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reinforce
Verb
  • The White later confirmed the event would be rescheduled for next week at the White House to accommodate additional attendees.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Anthropic’s potential $60 billion valuation Anthropic, the artificial intelligence startup founded by former OpenAI research executives, is in late-stage talks to raise as much as $2 billion at a $60 billion valuation, CNBC has confirmed.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Economists expect exports to have significantly supported China’s economic growth last year.
    Anniek Bao, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025
  • The 2025 Grammy Awards will still take place on Feb. 2 in Los Angeles and the telecast will raise funds to support wildfire relief efforts.
    Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Though the video revealed no further details, fans immediately began speculating about a possible Cowboy Carter tour, a theory bolstered when Live Nation shared the teaser on its social media channels.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
  • His options could include bolstering Taiwan's defenses, increasing naval presence in the region, or leveraging economic and diplomatic measures against Beijing.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Beneficiaries don't need to take any action to receive the enhanced payments other than verifying that the agency has their current mailing address and direct deposit information.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Our review process verifies the availability and responsiveness of help desks on the online casino sites.
    Matthew Gover, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • However, several of the women had used only their first names or pseudonyms to protect their identities, and a major news organization had yet to corroborate the full extent of the reporting — until now.
    Ellise Shafer, Variety, 13 Jan. 2025
  • His statements were seemingly corroborated in 2023 when the lawyers who defended him in the Dominion Voting Systems and Smartmatic cases asked the court for permission to quit because Lindell had not paid them.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • This buttresses the claim of how vital PVOD is, even if its often early streaming release (in this case after six weekends, later than usual for Universal) seems to intrude on theatrical play.
    Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 13 Jan. 2025
  • But Barkley buttressed the team with his own brand of authority.
    Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Methods include establishing healthy lifestyle habits, opting for certain medical procedures, and implementing complementary methods that help improve blood flow in your legs.4 Testing/Screenings Spider veins are primarily diagnosed through a physical exam by a healthcare provider.
    Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Apply large doses of sage green on kitchen cabinetry or walls to establish a more peaceful atmosphere in the hub of your home.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025

Thesaurus Entries Near reinforce

Cite this Entry

“Reinforce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reinforce. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on reinforce

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!