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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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  • The Brazilian lost his balance and braced his left arm on the canvas to break his fall, but his elbow dislocated.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Penn State regularly contended for New Year’s Six bowls but lost the close, important games so often that fans braced for heartbreak.
    — The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of braced
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  • For children who have dairy allergies or are lactose intolerant, finding non-dairy versions of chocolate milk—such as chocolate almond milk—that are fortified with calcium and vitamin D can be a good replacement for nutrition.
    — Sarah Schlichter, Parents, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike the makeshift sand berms built by the city, his house is protected by a natural mound fortified with resilient pickleweed.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of fortified
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“Forearmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forearmed. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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