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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
Stephen Sorace , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
So this time in history represents a transitional period marked by increasing social complexity, demographic growth, and agricultural intensification, larger fortified settlements, and diverse funerary traditions.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
In his lethal line of work, Lobo comes fortified with an arsenal of guns, blades, grenades, and a wicked titanium chain equipped with a sharp hook.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 June 2026
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Adjective
By Saturday morning, the immigrant detention center had been transformed into a fortified zone surrounded by large orange plastic barricades and metal fencing.
—Stephen Sorace , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
So this time in history represents a transitional period marked by increasing social complexity, demographic growth, and agricultural intensification, larger fortified settlements, and diverse funerary traditions.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Verb
Select options that are vitamin C-fortified, such as breakfast cereals or juices.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 8 June 2026
In his lethal line of work, Lobo comes fortified with an arsenal of guns, blades, grenades, and a wicked titanium chain equipped with a sharp hook.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortified
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For their part, the Iranians will reopen the Strait of Hormuz, provide for an unspecified mechanism for disposing of its enriched uranium and pledge to not pursue a nuclear weapon in the future.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2026
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Trump voiced confidence in reaching a final agreement within 60 days to halt Iran’s nuclear weapons and have the country surrender its enriched uranium.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Ukrainians say armed formations on both sides, including the UPA and Polish underground forces, were involved in attacks and reprisals that led to large-scale civilian casualties among Poles and Ukrainians.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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During the incident, an armed individual began firing shots, the sheriff’s office said.—
Elainie Colton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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West Ham are braced for offers for promising midfielder Kante.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Russia has been using long-range missiles and drones to damage Ukraine's power grid and hammer cities, and Ukraine has braced for further heavy bombardments.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2026
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That’s because a relationship isn’t strengthened by self-erasure.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Italy’s triumph over Czechoslovakia in the 1934 final which strengthened the regime of fascist dictator Benito Mussolini, for example.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Twelve years later, there’s more salt and pepper in Rogen’s beard and more vinegar in his demeanor; the let-it-all-hang-out comic boisterousness of his Judd Apatow days has hardened into a shell of middle-aged aggression.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
19 June 2026
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The left’s internationalism—once the calling card of progress—has hardened into hostility to Israel, across academia, NGOs, mainstream-media outlets, and the United Nations.—
Adam Louis-Klein,
The Atlantic,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Unlike other watering systems, the IrriSense 2 houses its controller, sprinkler, electric valve, and nutrient feeder in a single device, controlled via an app on your phone.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
22 June 2026
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When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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The survey found that 30% of Americans’ top priorities when grocery shopping is nutrient density, suggesting that purchasing regenerative products may solely be for personal nutritional benefit, not the environmental one.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Choosing between them depends on your specific preferences and nutritional priorities.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
16 June 2026
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Pantry staples ensure this nutritious meal isn't lacking in the flavor department.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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The meal of pasta and meatballs with a side of broccoli is ample and nutritious.—
Lisa Hughes,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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