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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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Recent Examples of fortified
Stephen Sorace , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
So this time in history represents a transitional period marked by increasing social complexity, demographic growth, and agricultural intensification, larger fortified settlements, and diverse funerary traditions.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 1 June 2026
Even higher-protein grains like farro or buckwheat generally remain below or around quinoa's level unless specifically fortified.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
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Adjective
By Saturday morning, the immigrant detention center had been transformed into a fortified zone surrounded by large orange plastic barricades and metal fencing.
—Stephen Sorace , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
So this time in history represents a transitional period marked by increasing social complexity, demographic growth, and agricultural intensification, larger fortified settlements, and diverse funerary traditions.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Verb
Eat foods high in calcium, such as dairy products, green leafy vegetables, or foods fortified with calcium.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 1 June 2026
Even higher-protein grains like farro or buckwheat generally remain below or around quinoa's level unless specifically fortified.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortified
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Trump told the Wall Street Journal that Iran agreed not to obtain nuclear weapons, but extraction of its enriched uranium could come later.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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But events like the Three Mile Island nuclear disaster, the end of the Cold War, and the decrease in demand for enriched uranium halted plans for commercializing the gas centrifuge technology.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Threats and sanctions may push Putin to pursue an even more aggressive policy, which ultimately could lead to an armed conflict or, heaven forbid, a nuclear war.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
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These are governed by the laws of armed conflict (LOC), and provide a framework for identifying appropriate military targets; once identified, they can be eliminated.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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When insurance twice refused to cover a nearly $800,000-a-year drug that Paxton Pope’s doctor believed could dramatically reduce his frequent seizures, his family initially braced for a serious medical setback.—
Vicky Nguyen,
NBC news,
11 Dec. 2025
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Immigrant rights advocates braced for the arrival of federal agents, warning residents in immigrant communities to limit their time outdoors.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
3 Dec. 2025
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Zelenskyy also informed Trump about how Ukraine's position along the eastern front line has improved and strengthened.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Rome strengthened legal protections for child refugees amid the European migrant crisis a decade ago.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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By the book’s end, her loyalty to Kennedy has hardened, and so has her cynicism regarding politics.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
2 Dec. 2025
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In addition, it is described as being inherently radiation hardened.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Nuts are nutrient-dense foods rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, unsaturated fat, and plant bioactives that support cardiovascular and metabolic health.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
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Over-fertilizing hanging baskets can lead to nutrient burn, causing yellowing leaves, stunted growth, crispy leaf tips, and wilting.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
8 June 2026
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Apple showed examples like getting nutritional insights from food and helping split a restaurant bill with Apple Cash.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
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Although red bell peppers have a slight edge over yellow bell peppers in their nutritional value, either choice is a powerhouse to round out your healthy eating.—
Vanessa Caceres,
Verywell Health,
10 June 2026
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Key Takeaways Flaxseeds are small, nutritious seeds that support various aspects of health.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
11 Dec. 2025
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Both rice and quinoa can be nutritious additions to your salads, bowls, and more.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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