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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
Mild iron deficiency can be managed by consuming iron-rich natural or fortified foods, or by taking low-dose supplements. — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 8 July 2026 But the men were showered with glass all the same, a reminder that the fortified city that for years has offered troops a respite from combat has come into range for the Kremlin’s artillery and air strikes. — Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 27 June 2026
Verb
MonthiraYodtiwong/Getty Images Few sources of income are as legally fortified as a federal disability check. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 22 June 2026 The Russians have hastily re-fortified the city with new air defence towers, each with a mobile Pantsir anti-aircraft vehicle hoisted on to it. — David Hambling, Forbes.com, 19 June 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
  • In addition, this operation benefited from the element of surprise, as the Russian soldiers were unprepared for a coordinated assault involving armed ground robots.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The employees were taken hostage by two armed individuals on Thursday while conducting fieldwork in the forest, according to the Forest Service.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 17 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
Verb
  • Over six weeks of World Cup play, boisterous watch parties strengthened that claim, helping draw more than 900,000 visits downtown.
    — Ryan Macasero, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
  • But there remains a nagging doubt, only strengthened by his absence from training on Thursday.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of strengthened
Verb
  • Folks like my grandparents were reflective of that era, necessarily hardened, with no idea how to be soft.
    — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
  • The cancellation of the MOU was a campaign promise of Anutin’s government, capitalizing on a nationalist mood hardened by the clashes over land borders.
    — Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of hardened
Adjective
  • Scientists say the delta’s naturally nutrient-rich waters provide a great buffet for the crabs and other marine life.
    — Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • These oblong, green vegetables look similar, and they’re both considered low in calories and nutrient dense.
    — Jillian Kubala, Health, 17 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
  • Some people online also claim that GMO foods are less nutritious or lead to allergies.
    — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 July 2026
  • For children, this often means reduced access to nutritious food, health care, education, transportation and other essentials.
    — Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
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