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as in braced
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
Kelly fortified herself for the basketball tournament with a series of confidence-boosting exercises
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as in strengthened
to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force
he downed another granola bar to fortify himself for the rest of the bike ride
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as in hardened
to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
bought lots of warm clothing to fortify ourselves against the cold
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as in enriched
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as in armed
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Recent Examples of fortified
Tom Strohl, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Enter Lance, short for Lancelot, who helps guard the Patmos castle; the classic fortified structure is the company’s emblem.
—Pj Green
september 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Foods fortified with nutrients and vitamins, for example, are also considered UPFs.
—Andrea Margolis , Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Silos in organizations become fortified when multiple plans exist.
—Tom Strohl, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Enter Lance, short for Lancelot, who helps guard the Patmos castle; the classic fortified structure is the company’s emblem.
—Pj Green
september 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The Kremlin has succeeded in building a fortress economy, but one that is fortified against the future more than against the enemy.
—Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Foods fortified with nutrients and vitamins, for example, are also considered UPFs.
—Andrea Margolis , Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fortified
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortified
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Such as especially the case with sneakers, which can be cobbled together from as many as 60 wholly disparate parts, each designed to coddle, protect or perform, from leather uppers to EVA midsoles to the individual metal eyelet through which a cotton or polyester shoelace can be braced and secured.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
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When tickets went on sale in Almaty on September 23, strict purchase limits were imposed as organizers braced for unprecedented demand.—
Nina Subkhanberdina,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Consumer spending has continued to prove resilient, and business investment, far from retreating, has strengthened in sectors tied to artificial intelligence, energy infrastructure, and manufacturing reshoring.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Abuja published guidance on how the private sector should work with government agencies to tackle financial crimes, and Pretoria has strengthened legislation on the disclosure of beneficial ownership for companies and trusts.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Here, the situation has changed, leaving many of the gods either hardened or embittered by the conflict.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Whether those capabilities can be extended and hardened for long hours and high-stakes industrial settings remains to be seen.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Digital experiences aim to blur the lines between the physical and the virtual world, thereby providing a seamless and enriched end-user experience.—
Tipu Usha Vaithee Swaran,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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In May, the company unveiled an enriched cost-savings plan that could see 20 percent of its workforce eliminated by 2027.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Man charged in shooting A man identified in court documents as Jermaine Hall has been charged with unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and aggravated fleeing a stop or detention in connection with the shooting.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
27 Sep. 2025
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He was charged with having a weapon at a public assembly or rally and going armed to the terror of people, both misdemeanors.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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While some shedding is a completely normal part of the hair’s natural cycle, excess hair loss can indicate other concerns such as nutrient deficiency and stress.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
29 Sep. 2025
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Compared to other diets, this one focuses on addition more than restriction; rather than emphasizing cutting calories or weight loss, this method of eating focuses on overall health and nutrient density.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to being made differently, coconut aminos and soy sauce each have distinct flavors, nutritional value, sodium content, and ingredients.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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Offseason workouts intensified, nutritional habits changed, culture endured, expectations soared.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For the most benefits, add pecans to a diet that includes plenty of other nutritious foods, such as other nuts and seeds, fruits, vegetables, protein sources, and healthy fats.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
25 Sep. 2025
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Rigsby's go-to snacks are nutritious cereal (his favorite is Kashi Go's Honey Almond Flax Crunch), cottage cheese with Lowry's seasoning salt and pepper, and turkey sandwiches.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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