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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
Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Its rich formula is fortified with pro vitamin B5 to help your skin produce and retain moisture, per the brand.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 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
During the dictatorships after World War II, the natural barrier of the Accursed Mountains was fortified, set about with land mines, and patrolled, effectively isolating the stronghold of Albania from the rest of the world.
—Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
Its rich formula is fortified with pro vitamin B5 to help your skin produce and retain moisture, per the brand.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 22 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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He was sentenced to 17 years for armed kidnapping and 17 years for armed burglary with assault or battery.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
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The violations of these individuals’ rights, often by masked, heavily armed and unidentified agents needs to stop.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 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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It had been hardened too much for an emotion so soft.—
Snigdha Poonam,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
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And his immigration policies seem only to have hardened since then.—
Patricia Lopez,
Mercury News,
23 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
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Local public health officials have also shared concerns about funding drying up for WIC, which supports women, infants and children with nutritional assistance and other health services.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Oct. 2025
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These make the applesauce higher in calories, fat, and salt without increasing nutritional levels.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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Eating a nutritious diet, high in vitamins, minerals, protein, and fiber, and reducing your overall calorie intake are much more important for weight loss and maintaining a healthy body weight.—
Health Editorial Team,
Health,
1 Nov. 2025
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Mom and Dad love treats like ice cream and donuts—there’s nothing wrong with the occasional treat—but the kids have to remind them to grab a nutritious snack every once in a while, too.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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