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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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
With the fortified-protein market set to hit more than $100 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research, Big Food is diving into a category previously defined by more specialized brands.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
However, many apple juice products are fortified with vitamin C.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Militaries use it to turn off vehicles, knock out radar, and attack fortified positions.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
With the fortified-protein market set to hit more than $100 billion by 2030, according to Grand View Research, Big Food is diving into a category previously defined by more specialized brands.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Today’s newspaperman is not fortified by the same crusading spirit.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
However, many apple juice products are fortified with vitamin C.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortified
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The test focuses on Lightbridge Fuel, a proprietary design that utilizes an enriched uranium-zirconium metallic alloy.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Oct. 2025
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Digital experiences aim to blur the lines between the physical and the virtual world, thereby providing a seamless and enriched end-user experience.—
Tipu Usha Vaithee Swaran,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As for South Sudan, a senior United Nations official said earlier this week that the ongoing conflict in Sudan is causing destabilization in South Sudan, including armed clashes and food insecurity.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Espinal-Cantareo was involved in at least three armed home invasions at residences in Irving, Cedar Hill and Frisco, investigators said.—
Landon Mion , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The 27-year-old running back joked about the celebration and braced for a possible fine during his postgame comments on Sunday.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Devastated, Abel braced for what felt like an endless wait for a transplant.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The storm has strengthened into the equivalent of a Category 4 Hurricane and is expected to hit central Vietnam Thursday night — an area that hasn’t yet recovered from disastrous flash flooding and landslides caused by weeks of record rainfall and successive storms.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mexican Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch has said several operations already underway in Michoacán, including arresting those involved in organized crime, would be strengthened.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Johnson’s own tone has hardened as the week has worn on.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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It had been hardened too much for an emotion so soft.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Bottom Line Both almonds and pistachios are nutrient-dense nuts that support weight management, digestion, and overall health.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
30 Oct. 2025
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Molasses Has More Minerals Molasses is higher in minerals, while honey contains a wider nutrient variety, Zumpano said.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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McRib nutritional facts Per McDonald's nutritional facts, a McRib has 520 calories, 28 grams of fat, 24 grams of protein and 46 grams of carbs.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Adding pumpkin seeds to a smoothie can enhance its nutritional value without significantly altering the flavor.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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Eat a Nutritious Diet Eating a nutritious diet that supports your brain’s health is also key to preventing cognitive decline.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
7 Nov. 2025
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Carrots are a nutritious, convenient, and versatile root vegetable.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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