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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
Niall Stanage, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2026
The resulting star forts (so called because of their multiple fortified extrusions) solved a technological crisis.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
The elevator to it is fortified for heavy loads.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The material is likely split between at least two sites, deeply underground and fortified.
—Niall Stanage, The Hill, 31 Mar. 2026
The resulting star forts (so called because of their multiple fortified extrusions) solved a technological crisis.
—Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Huel sells a range of protein shakes and drinks fortified with nutrients.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
The elevator to it is fortified for heavy loads.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortified
Adjective
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Trump continues to threaten a limited land war, talking openly about possibly taking Kharg Island and/or disposing of the enriched uranium.—
Daniel Kurtzer,
New York Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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For example, Davenport says comments that Witkoff made in the aftermath of February 26 negotiations with Iran indicated some confusion between nuclear reactors, which use enriched uranium for power, and the centrifuge facilities where the enrichment process takes place.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Los Angeles Police Department is in pursuit of a possibly armed suspect in South LA.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Woodland, who recently revealed an ongoing battle against PTSD, has had an armed security guard in close proximity the entire tourney.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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Under all that pressure, where fans have paid premiums on tickets and hotels, and with a White House administration that has made this World Cup a priority issue, is the union braced for the heat which may come its way?—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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If true, the solution was pretty straightforward — the replacement of the tubes with ones that have a greater wall thickness and/or are braced to prevent the vibrations that created the cracks.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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The council then strengthened the language to prohibit the sale of any kratom to anyone under 21, mirroring similar language recently passed in Kansas City, according to Lee’s Summit Development Services Director Tracy Albers.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Penguins strengthened their hold on second in the Metropolitan Division by blitzing the Panthers during the first half of the second period, pouring in four goals in less than 10 minutes.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The outer layer hardened and became impermeable.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Once that outer mold has hardened, the wax or polymer is melted out from the inside, leaving an empty shell in which molten metal is poured and set into the precisely detailed final product.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For instance, black soldier flies do double duty breaking down leftover food waste to produce nutrient-rich compost that can be used in the garden, and breeding pupae that are fed to the on-site chickens.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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The proportion of rye to wheat flour can also vary widely, affecting both texture and nutrient content.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Pairing them with a carb like toast is a quick and easy way to meet your post-workout nutritional needs, according to Stephens.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2026
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In addition to full-spectrum gynecologic services, the Pearl also offers support through weight loss management, hormonal therapy, and behavioral health and nutritional needs, Dillard said.—
Ciara McCarthy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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And many contain an amazing assortment of super nutritious foods like quinoa, kale, beans and spinach.—
Sheah Rarback,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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That means staying physically active, maintaining good cardiovascular health, avoiding smoking, following a nutritious diet and getting adequate sleep.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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