reinforce
verb (used with object)
to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material.
reinforcing
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present participleof reinforce.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The team broke through concrete and mangled reinforcing rods to reach him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Portuguese PM Luis Montenegro said he was considering reinforcing border checks.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
“The Global 8000 aircraft continues to perform at the top of its category in the skies and in the order books, reinforcing our leadership in business aviation,” Chief Executive Eric Martel said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Arsenal have had a busy transfer window as they prepare for the 2026-27 Women's Super League season, with Georgia Stanway, Ona Batlle, Selina Cerci, Geraldine Reuteler and Lisa Baum all reinforcing Renee Slegers' squad.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
“Some of them were good,” I conceded, reinforcing my mask.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
