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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 Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
From the fortified medieval town of Antibes to the glamorous Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, this dreamy peninsula's reputation as a playground for the jet set has been cemented since the early 1900s.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Unknown to the Americans, and unspotted by their air reconnaissance, Peleliu is full of deep underground cave networks, which the Japanese had fortified and stocked with food, water and ammunition.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
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Adjective
For a 150-pound adult, the RDA lands around 54 grams — an amount most people can hit without protein powders, bars or fortified snacks.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 22 May 2026
From the fortified medieval town of Antibes to the glamorous Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc, this dreamy peninsula's reputation as a playground for the jet set has been cemented since the early 1900s.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2026
Verb
Even higher-protein grains like farro or buckwheat generally remain below or around quinoa's level unless specifically fortified.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
Unknown to the Americans, and unspotted by their air reconnaissance, Peleliu is full of deep underground cave networks, which the Japanese had fortified and stocked with food, water and ammunition.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortified
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Iran's enriched uranium stockpile has been a major sticking point in negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war, with Trump insisting Iran give it up.—
Francois Murphy,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Demand projections for enriched uranium have also been revised upward in recent years.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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But there's been a spike in attacks in the park related to the armed conflict that's beset the region for more than 30 years.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Kashmir police denied the allegation, saying armed men overnight opened fire on officers after being signaled to stop their vehicle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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In the stands, Toomey braced himself.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Russia has been using long-range ballistic missiles and drones to damage Ukraine’s power grid and hammer cities, and Ukraine has braced for further heavy bombardments.—
Stephen McGrath,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The ruling strengthened the regional government’s position in a dispute that has fueled weeks of protests ahead of next month’s assembly elections.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The network has been expanded, strengthened, and stress-tested so police, fire, EMS, and federal agencies can communicate if an emergency occurs.—
Edward F. Davis,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Vegas has had a more challenging path to the final and might be more playoff-hardened at the moment.—
Pierre LeBrun,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Once the seedlings have been hardened off, dig holes deep enough to plant the seedlings up to the first set of true leaves.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
27 May 2026
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Complex carbs that come from legumes and whole grains are nutrient rich and good sources of fiber.—
Jennifer Lefton,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2026
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Quinoa consistently comes out on top for protein quality and nutrient density when compared with other grains and grain-like seeds.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
30 May 2026
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Dorian spent 56 days in the neonatal intensive care unit getting respiratory support, surgery, cardiology, and nutritional care, and thrived.—
Darshak Sanghavi,
STAT,
3 June 2026
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It can be used as a nutritional supplement to improve athletic performance and increase strength, according to WebMD.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Staying hydrated, eating nutritious meals, and seeking medical advice for severe dryness or other symptoms can support your recovery.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Marinara Marinara sauce is made with nutritious, blood sugar-friendly ingredients, including tomatoes, olive oil, and herbs.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
28 May 2026
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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