forearmed

verb

past tense of forearm
as in braced
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally forearmed themselves for the championship game with the help of a sports psychologist

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  1. braced
  2. fortified
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  • Officials and residents braced for Lala regardless of whether Hawaii takes a direct hit.
    — Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In the summer of 2024 fertility doctor Carrie Bedient sat across from a young couple and braced herself for a difficult conversation.
    — Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Scientific American, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of braced
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  • But with an entirely fresh defensive staff, fortified by new personnel and led by defensive coordinator Colin Hitschler, the Bruins could turn their defense from their Achilles heel into their greatest asset in just one year.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
  • It’s fortified with vitamins and minerals and contains a probiotic formula for digestive health.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of fortified
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