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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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
With the fortified-protein market set to hit more than $100 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research, Big Food is diving into a category previously defined by more specialized brands.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Its rich formula is fortified with pro vitamin B5 to help your skin produce and retain moisture, per the brand.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Militaries use it to turn off vehicles, knock out radar, and attack fortified positions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
With the fortified-protein market set to hit more than $100 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research, Big Food is diving into a category previously defined by more specialized brands.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
During the dictatorships after World War II, the natural barrier of the Accursed Mountains was fortified, set about with land mines, and patrolled, effectively isolating the stronghold of Albania from the rest of the world.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Its rich formula is fortified with pro vitamin B5 to help your skin produce and retain moisture, per the brand.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortified
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Colleges had braced for a significant drop in the number of international students due to changes in federal policies.—
Kelly Meyerhofer,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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But Preller and others in the organization had braced for Shildt’s potential departure.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
15 Oct. 2025
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Less than 24 hours later, Melissa strengthened to major hurricane status.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Although Voodoo had been present in Louisiana since the early 18th century, the influx of Haitian immigrants after the Haitian Revolution (1809), strengthened the practice in the region.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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And his immigration policies seem only to have hardened since then.—
Patricia Lopez,
Mercury News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Yet on Capitol Hill, the standoff has only hardened.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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He was sentenced to 17 years for armed kidnapping and 17 years for armed burglary with assault or battery.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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The violations of these individuals’ rights, often by masked, heavily armed and unidentified agents needs to stop.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Kidney disease alters your nutritional needs and may cause nutrient depletion.—
Trang Tran,
Verywell Health,
29 Oct. 2025
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Pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds are nutrient-dense foods that are commonly enjoyed as a snack and often added to recipes like smoothies, baked goods, and salads.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
28 Oct. 2025
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Local public health officials have also shared concerns about funding drying up for WIC, which supports women, infants and children with nutritional assistance and other health services.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Oct. 2025
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These make the applesauce higher in calories, fat, and salt without increasing nutritional levels.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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Eating a nutritious diet, high in vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber, and reducing your overall calorie intake are much more important for weight loss and maintaining a healthy body weight.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
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Mom and Dad love treats like ice cream and donuts—there’s nothing wrong with the occasional treat—but the kids have to remind them to grab a nutritious snack every once in a while, too.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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