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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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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
Larger drones operating farther behind Russian lines can strike targets at greater distances, while aircraft deliver glide bombs against fortified positions and other high-value targets. — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Gerasimov also claimed Russian troops had overcome the first defensive line of the Sloviansk-Kramatorsk fortified region in certain areas and that operations were currently advancing along a 160-kilometer front. — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
By the end of the day, Khālid had fortified the palace and was prepared to dig in and fight. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026 It’s fortified with vitamins and minerals and contains a probiotic formula for digestive health. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 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
  • These dashboards can combine enriched data sets into trusted views that can, in turn, help train your in-house AI tools.
    — Marc Kermisch, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The United Nations' nuclear watchdog repeatedly said the deal was limiting Iran's enriched uranium stockpile.
    — Kim Hjelmgaard, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of enriched
Adjective
  • Katalyst Space Technologies announced the demise of its three-armed spacecraft named Link.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Inspired by true events, the pic chronicles the traumatic 11 hours that daycare director Sara, her employees and 11 children had to endure when an armed man took them hostage.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of armed
Verb
  • South Florida braced for more king tide flooding on Monday after businesses across the region were seen placing sandbags as roads were forced to be closed due to the high water over the weekend.
    — Morgan Rynor, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026
  • As residents braced for the storm Friday, the Red Sox announced their weekend series against the Chicago Cubs would be adjusted.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of braced
Verb
  • It can be created in one environment, strengthened in another, and captured somewhere else.
    — Dani Nadel, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Another focus point this year is the festival’s strengthened relationship with Spain and the Spanish film industry.
    — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of strengthened
Verb
  • The skepticism hardened as the Ellisons made several controversial moves after Skydance acquired Paramount last summer.
    — Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Gently Scrape It Off Once the wax has fully hardened, use a dull tool, like as a butter knife or hard plastic spatula, to gently lift it off the fabric.
    — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of hardened
Adjective
  • Change in food supply On the West Coast, upwelling typically occurs in the spring and summer when winds push warm surface water offshore, allowing deep, cold, nutrient-rich water to rise to the surface.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Wastewater treatment produces nutrient-rich dregs that can be processed into biosolids and spread on farmland, returning nitrogen and phosphorus to soils.
    — Edward D. Melillo, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of nutrient
Adjective
  • Because of the drought, woodland deer food is not abundant in most of the state this year, and what exists is in poor condition with low nutritional value.
    — Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Hair loss in women can be caused by many things, including your genetics, illnesses, nutritional deficiencies, physiological stress and shifts in hormones.
    — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of nutritional
Adjective
  • Practical Tips for Blood Sugar Management Apples and pears are both very nutritious fruits that can fit into diets requiring extra attention to blood sugar.
    — Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Wellbeing is naturally woven into the guest experience through in-room amenities, spa treatments, local experiences, and nutritious food options.
    — Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of nutritious

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