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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
Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Neither side has since been able to break through the other’s fortified defenses and seize large chunks of territory for long.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
That’s the American analogy, where the traditional governing elite of one of the great parties of much of the country committed itself to something not just in the defense of slavery, but to slavery-plus, fortified and amplified by treason.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Nutritional Profile Adding fortified nutritional yeast to your diet is a great way to boost your B vitamin intake.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Neither side has since been able to break through the other’s fortified defenses and seize large chunks of territory for long.
—Simon Shuster, The Atlantic, 12 Feb. 2026
Verb
Saturday morning cartoons were fortified with frozen orange juice concentrate that came in a tube and required thawing the night before.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Feb. 2026
That’s the American analogy, where the traditional governing elite of one of the great parties of much of the country committed itself to something not just in the defense of slavery, but to slavery-plus, fortified and amplified by treason.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortified
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When enriched uranium undergoes nuclear fission, efficiencies are much higher.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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Apart from all the construction supplies and labor constraints, another major expense for the plants is the enriched uranium that sources the nuclear fuel, especially when Russia dominates almost half of the global uranium enrichment market.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The assassination led to a political vacuum and plunged Haiti deeper into chaos, with armed gangs running amok.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2026
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Three people have been charged and a fourth arrest is expected in connection with an armed home invasion in Fairfield that shut down multiple schools and prompted a large police presence on Thursday.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
20 Feb. 2026
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So we should all be braced for the strong possibility that one or two or three of those picks in the first two rounds will be parlayed into slightly lower picks, plus additional picks.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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But as Guardiola braced himself for the same old story, City came to life in a fashion that could define their year.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Freedom Square offers a counter-narrative — a declaration that within the 1300 blocks of Division Street and Druid Hill Avenue emerged leadership that reshaped constitutional law, influenced national journalism and strengthened the democratic experiment itself.—
Alvin C. Hathaway Sr,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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Despite the distance and their differences, the bond between Annie and Vernice holds tight, strengthened by letters exchanged over the years, until they are fatefully reunited in young adulthood.—
Suzanne Van Atten,
AJC.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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For food or liquid residue that's hardened onto the wood, use coarse salt and lemon scrape it off.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
21 Feb. 2026
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As if the wide-eyed innocent who arrived here has been hardened.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This is especially true in early spring, when nutrient-rich grass shoots first appear.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
15 Feb. 2026
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Species linked to inflammation and lactate production became more prominent, including proinflammatory Streptococcus parasanguinis and Actinomyces oris, along with the lactate-producing Oribacterium sinus, while others associated with nutrient synthesis receded.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While the study is small and more research is needed, experts say mango is a healthy addition to a balanced diet, thanks to its rich nutritional profile of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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While almond milk and cow's milk are similar in their uses, the two beverages differ in their nutritional profiles.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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Mourning doves, chickadees, finches, and sparrows love their nutritious seeds.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Feb. 2026
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Both nuts are nutritious and versatile, so choose based on your taste preference, health goals, and budget.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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