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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
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
The fortified walls of Makwanpurgadhi and Hariharpurgadhi have since become overgrown and covered with moss, transforming from sources of military power to tourist destination stops.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Megan Marshall
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
And a belief long voiced by many in the region of Israel’s intention to sabotage peace talks has only been fortified by Tuesday’s strikes.
—Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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Verb
For a healthier boost, enjoy coffee with oats, berries, or nuts instead of dairy or fortified cereals.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
The fortified walls of Makwanpurgadhi and Hariharpurgadhi have since become overgrown and covered with moss, transforming from sources of military power to tourist destination stops.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Now Boggs, Wade, and Richardson are venturing into the maelstrom of publication together, fortified by friendship.
—Megan Marshall
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
And a belief long voiced by many in the region of Israel’s intention to sabotage peace talks has only been fortified by Tuesday’s strikes.
—Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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Flight delays were reported across the country for a second straight day Tuesday as the Federal Aviation Administration braced for more airport staffing shortages as the government shutdown continues.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
8 Oct. 2025
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Wooden vessels for polar exploration typically reinforced the hulls internally with diagonal support beams, which braced the sides of the ship against lateral compression from powerful sea ice, said Tuhkuri, who researches the mechanics of ice.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
6 Oct. 2025
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The two college students (and daughters of Good Morning America co-anchor Michael Strahan) live on opposite coasts, but say the health scare strengthened their already-tight connection.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Nevertheless, the stadium had by then become synonymous with big football occasions — a status that was only strengthened by three European Cup finals being staged between 1963 and 1971.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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That means the buds form on the previous year’s growth and are fully formed and hardened by fall.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Subsequent congressional investigations, post-campaign books, and news stories have only hardened public opinion that, with his mental acuity faltering and physical stamina limited, Biden should have stepped aside after a single term.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Oct. 2025
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The test focuses on Lightbridge Fuel, a proprietary design that utilizes an enriched uranium-zirconium metallic alloy.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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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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Fede Dorcaz, an Argentine singer and model, died Thursday night when he was fatally shot by armed motorcyclists in Mexico City.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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The first phase leaves Hamas armed and operational, doesn’t guarantee disarmament or leadership exile, and Gaza’s post-war governance remains undefined.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
11 Oct. 2025
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Fertilize only if a soil test detects any nutrient deficiency that needs fixing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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Key Takeaways Both hemp seeds and chia seeds are nutrient-dense foods that can support weight loss when incorporated into a balanced diet.—
T'Keyah Bazin,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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This interruption directly impacts approximately 4,200 recipients who depend on WIC assistance for infant formula, healthy food and nutritional support.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The fruits and vegetables may lose some nutritional value during transport.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
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Both play essential roles in health and can be found in nutritious foods like fruits, seafood, nuts, beans, seeds, and whole grains.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
11 Oct. 2025
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But bread alone is not enough to survive without nutritious food.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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