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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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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
Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Overlooking the São Lourenço estate is the hilltop town of Monserraz, a fortified settlement with an imposing castle and warren of streets to explore, as well as stunning views over the Guadiana river to the Spanish border.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Geoff Childs, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Oat milk can also be fortified with vitamins and minerals like B12, vitamin D, and potassium to boost its nutritional value.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
After the January 6 attack on the Capitol, the 2021 inauguration of President Biden took place behind fortified perimeters, lined with thousands of National Guard troops.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
Overlooking the São Lourenço estate is the hilltop town of Monserraz, a fortified settlement with an imposing castle and warren of streets to explore, as well as stunning views over the Guadiana river to the Spanish border.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
During the grueling descent to the lowlands, the parting gift fortified us while providing a constant reminder of Dorje’s concern for our well-being.
—Geoff Childs, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
Oat milk can also be fortified with vitamins and minerals like B12, vitamin D, and potassium to boost its nutritional value.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortified
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that Moscow’s proposal to take enriched uranium from Iran to help negotiate a settlement remains on the table.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
10 May 2026
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And Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow’s proposal to take enriched uranium from Iran to help negotiate a settlement remains on the table.—
Adam Schreck,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Jamahn Tatum, 20, is charged in Jackson County Circuit Court with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action, court records show.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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School attacks usually occur in the northern region where most armed groups operate.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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After a long day at the theme park with their brood, the two families braced themselves for the trek home.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Overcast skies hovered over Atlanta during the midafternoon as the metro area braced for severe weather.—
Vanessa McCray,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
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Like Armenia, Kazakhstan has also strengthened its relationship with Western countries and organizations while slowly distancing itself from the Russian Federation.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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Its presence has strengthened the country’s military capacity and helped stabilize the regime, at least temporarily, according to Nsaibia.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Franchise art director Rasmus Poulsen has described it as a Bond who has experienced personal tragedy but hasn't yet been hardened by the darker side of spycraft.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Its purpose is to ensure that the questions before state legislators, members of Congress, and federal agencies are the right questions, asked in the right order, before another five hundred bills are introduced and a patchwork is hardened in place that no one designed and few defend.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
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Keep the fertilizer away from the trunk to prevent nutrient burns, which can damage or kill the tree.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
10 May 2026
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While apps can sometimes be helpful for identifying very basic issues, many fail to accurately diagnose complex pest infestations and nutrient deficiencies.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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The Chef Ann Foundation, for example, offers an online database of recipes and guides for districts that want to prepare fresher meals, as well as apprenticeships, fellowships and other programs for nutritional staff.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
14 May 2026
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These crunchy snacks aren’t inherently unhealthy, but rather offer little nutritional value.—
Christina Manian,
Health,
14 May 2026
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Its top brands, including Capri Sun, Oscar Mayer and Kraft Mac & Cheese, have struggled as consumers have sought fresher and more nutritious options to feed and hydrate their families.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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Both chia seed pudding and overnight oats are quick, nutritious breakfast options.—
Cathy Cassata,
Health,
13 May 2026
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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