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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
Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2025
The hunger crisis in Gaza is at a tipping point, with critically low supplies of fortified milk and special nutritious pastes exacerbating food shortages and pushing greater numbers of children into starvation, according to aid agencies, malnutrition experts and the United Nations.
—Dawoud Abu Alkas, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine — Three meters underground, a network of tunnels and trenches fortified with timber provides a safer spot for frontline fighters to rest and recuperate – and a deeper position to defend against a potential Russian advance into Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
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The test came as South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean troops briefly crossed the heavily fortified border between the countries last week.
—Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 25 Aug. 2025
The hunger crisis in Gaza is at a tipping point, with critically low supplies of fortified milk and special nutritious pastes exacerbating food shortages and pushing greater numbers of children into starvation, according to aid agencies, malnutrition experts and the United Nations.
—Dawoud Abu Alkas, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Adjective
The wines the Mission grape produced were rustic, often sweet and frequently fortified into Angelica, a style named for Mission San Gabriel Arcángel.
—Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine — Three meters underground, a network of tunnels and trenches fortified with timber provides a safer spot for frontline fighters to rest and recuperate – and a deeper position to defend against a potential Russian advance into Zaporizhzhia in southeastern Ukraine.
—Rebecca Wright, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortified
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Cadrez’s two sons arrived with their mother not long after — and braced for the worst.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
1 Sep. 2025
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Hanoi/Beijing Reuters — Vietnam announced plans to evacuate more than half a million people and ordered boats to stay ashore, while the southern Chinese city of Sanya closed businesses and public transport on Sunday as both braced for an intensifying Typhoon Kajiki.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
24 Aug. 2025
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The past month has renewed conversations about home rule, which many Democrats believe should be strengthened.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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These examples show that more protections need to be established and strengthened, advocates say.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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However, the better individual homes are hardened with flame-resistant siding, roofs, windows and vents, and flammable surrounding items like vegetation, fences and sheds between houses are reduced, the less likely fire will spread from building to building, the study found.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
7 Sep. 2025
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None of the six summer arrivals have yet taken English football by storm and Wolves needed at least a couple of players who were battle-hardened in the league.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
5 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
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One such idea that has received attention in both official and think-tank circles is establishing a multilateral fuel cycle consortium that could produce enriched uranium to help meet the region’s civil nuclear needs.—
Robert J. Einhorn,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Aug. 2025
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The occupiers tore down fences, carved new roads on the reserve and posted armed guards during their 41-day occupation, former Idaho Statesman reporter Rocky Barker wrote at the time.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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The country is also the site of the Western Hemisphere’s longest-running internal armed conflict, and constitutionally requires all men between the ages of 18 and 24 to undertake some form of military service.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Avocados aren't only tasty and filling—they're also nutrient powerhouses.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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That’s because research shows that a healthy, nutrient-rich diet is associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline.—
Casey Gueren,
SELF,
3 Sep. 2025
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But, because mange often accompanies secondary infections and nutritional imbalances, treatment in the wild is impractical, making the work at Walden's Puddle and other rehabilitation facilities all the more important, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Communications Manager Jason Harmon said.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 2025
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Services include neurology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, respiratory therapy, nutritional counseling, social work, clinical research coordination and more -- all designed to address the physical, emotional and social challenges associated with ALS.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Sep. 2025
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The most important thing to understand is that any type of aging intervention cannot make an impact if the fundamental, full-proof cornerstones of healthy aging are not optimized, including getting enough sleep, eating a balanced, nutritious diet, and moving your body consistently.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
5 Sep. 2025
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While millions are excited about the latest efficiency gains from AI-assets, billions are deprived of clean water, nutritious food and basic social services like education and health care.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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