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adjective

Definition of fortifiednext
1
as in enriched

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as in armed

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verb

past tense of fortify
1
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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2
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
Adjective
The courtroom pleasantries represented a dramatic comedown for a strongman who once ruled Venezuela from a fortified presidential compound. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026 Israeli officials said that their military used the two-thousand-pound bombs to destroy fortified tunnels, and although there are less indiscriminate ways to accomplish that objective, Republicans pounced. — David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
Verb
These foods, including wheat and dairy products, are said to be fortified with vitamin D. — Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026 But that buy-in has to actually be fortified by something tangible. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fortified
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortified
  1. enriched
  2. armed
  3. braced
  4. strengthened
  5. hardened
  6. nutrient
  7. nutritional
  8. nutritious
Adjective
  • Israeli intelligence believes Iran moved part of its enriched uranium stockpile and advanced enrichment centrifuges to Pickaxe Mountain after last June’s attacks, an Israeli source familiar with the matter told CNN.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 22 July 2026
  • Subscriber Signals can provide enriched subscriber profiles with income levels, purchase history, and job titles.
    — Emma Cortes Ellendt, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of enriched
Adjective
  • Sparks also faces second-degree assault and armed criminal action.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The period of military rule has fared worse than previous civilian governments, analysts say, with armed groups increasing their footprint across the country and the Sahel.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of armed
Verb
  • Renewed hostilities in the Gulf region pushed the Brent futures contract above $90 a barrel on Monday, as investors braced for a return to all-out war.
    — Anniek Bao,Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 July 2026
  • Despite gridlocked traffic near the first two closure scenes in southwest Atlanta and some miscommunication and misdirection with trucks using side streets, Atlanta has braced itself handily so far.
    — Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
Definition of braced
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  • Open-weight models have strengthened the buyer’s bargaining position.
    — Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Ironically, a round-tripper that undoubtedly added to his trade value also strengthened the position of a team trying to retain Jeffers, moving the club into a tie for the final American League wild-card spot.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of strengthened
Verb
  • As speeds increased and night driving became routine, these simple visibility requirements gradually hardened into the more technical headlight regulations that shaped modern automotive lighting design.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Yet the hatred of Dulles—so absolute in its consensus—reminds me of other ways in which our culture has hardened.
    — Adrienne LaFrance, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of hardened
Adjective
  • So, incorporate compost or manure to both improve drainage and boost nutrient levels.
    — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 31 July 2026
  • The warm water, the result of change in currents and stalling of the typical cold water upwelling that occurred along the coast, was nutrient-poor and led to steep crashes in phytoplankton and anchovy populations.
    — Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of nutrient
Adjective
  • These formulas have historically been difficult to formulate, can be customized to each infant's nutritional needs, and are also subject to errors.
    — TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Resist the urge to give your new plant a nutritional boost right away.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Martha Stewart, 21 July 2026
Definition of nutritional
Adjective
  • Made right, this dish hits all the high notes for a nutritious breakfast.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026
  • Nutritional Facts of Lentils Lentils are highly nutritious, providing a concentrated source of protein, fiber, and several vitamins and minerals.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 July 2026
Definition of nutritious

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