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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
Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Published in 1842, Poe’s story follows Prince Prospero, who retreats with a group of nobles into a fortified abbey as a deadly plague ravages the countryside.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Jan. 2026
The Diamondbacks have already fortified their starting rotation by bringing back free-agent Merrill Kelly on a two-year deal after trading him at last year’s deadline, and signing right-handed veteran Mike Soroka.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Travelers can check out the iconic Edinburgh Castle, one of the oldest fortified sites in Europe, perched upon a hill, before enjoying the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Old Town and the sweeping vistas of Arthur's Seat.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026
Published in 1842, Poe’s story follows Prince Prospero, who retreats with a group of nobles into a fortified abbey as a deadly plague ravages the countryside.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
Eat More Iron-Fortified Foods Some foods, including breakfast cereals and bread, are fortified with iron and offer an affordable way to boost iron intake.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 21 Jan. 2026
The Diamondbacks have already fortified their starting rotation by bringing back free-agent Merrill Kelly on a two-year deal after trading him at last year’s deadline, and signing right-handed veteran Mike Soroka.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortified
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Some of the most influential work in this field comes from enriched environment studies in animals.—
Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse,
The Conversation,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to one review, post-meal blood sugar levels are lower after eating whole wheat and other whole grain breads compared to white or enriched breads.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2026
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The designation has since been renewed multiple times as the country faces a host of crises, including widespread violence by armed gangs, food insecurity, displacement and a leadership vacuum after the president was assassinated in 2021.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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The military leader of the West African country has accused the presidents of France, Benin and Ivory Coast of supporting the armed group behind the attack, without providing any evidence to support the claim.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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An officer restricted his movements and braced him against a railing.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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As a winter storm bore down on Austin late last week, residents braced for an onslaught of ice — and, many feared, ICE enforcement in the city.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Jan. 2026
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Displacement has further strengthened the relationship between the market and the fund, resulting in key initiatives delivered and managed within both.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2026
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The couple’s connection with the campus was strengthened when their dog — Angel, a bichon frisé — was treated for lymphoma there in 2018, the school’s press release said.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2026
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In any lesser performance, that character could’ve hardened into a villainous fairy-tale creature, the uncaring mother who has abandoned her child for the sake of her own unnatural career ambitions.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Perhaps a serious literary consideration of ambition, one that breaks through the shell of Millennial disillusionment that has hardened around the subject in recent years, would need to follow Orlean’s lead in focusing on craft.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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National assessments document toxins associated with algal blooms in many states, particularly where warm temperatures and nutrient pollution overlap.—
Dinesh Phuyal,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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Since only the older broccoli leaves appear affected, most likely this is a nutrient deficiency starting to become evident.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 Jan. 2026
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For the current academic year, SDSU has agreed to implement several changes, including equitable meals and nutritional support, access to air travel for teams competing in away games a six-hour drive from campus, and opportunities for teams to stay in hotels prior to competition.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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It’s usually caused by a metabolic change in your body, either from hormones, nutritional deficiencies, high levels of stress, or medication.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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The three-year program is expected to benefit more than 119,000 farmers and deliver over 17 million nutritious meals.—
Pilar Cruz,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Almond butter is often considered the healthiest, with peanut butter being the least nutritious, and the rest sit somewhere in between.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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