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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
Stephen Sorace , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
So this time in history represents a transitional period marked by increasing social complexity, demographic growth, and agricultural intensification, larger fortified settlements, and diverse funerary traditions.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 1 June 2026
Even higher-protein grains like farro or buckwheat generally remain below or around quinoa's level unless specifically fortified.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
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Adjective
By Saturday morning, the immigrant detention center had been transformed into a fortified zone surrounded by large orange plastic barricades and metal fencing.
—Stephen Sorace , Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026
So this time in history represents a transitional period marked by increasing social complexity, demographic growth, and agricultural intensification, larger fortified settlements, and diverse funerary traditions.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Verb
Eat foods high in calcium, such as dairy products, green leafy vegetables, or foods fortified with calcium.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 1 June 2026
Even higher-protein grains like farro or buckwheat generally remain below or around quinoa's level unless specifically fortified.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortified
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Iran's enriched uranium stockpile has been a major sticking point in negotiations between the United States and Iran to end the war, with Trump insisting Iran give it up.—
Francois Murphy,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Demand projections for enriched uranium have also been revised upward in recent years.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Timothy McClenton was charged Friday with second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action in Jackson County Circuit Court.—
Kendrick Calfee
June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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No group has claimed responsibility but attacks by armed gangs have increased in recent months.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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West Ham are braced for offers for promising midfielder Kante.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Russia has been using long-range missiles and drones to damage Ukraine's power grid and hammer cities, and Ukraine has braced for further heavy bombardments.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2026
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The ruling strengthened the regional government’s position in a dispute that has fueled weeks of protests ahead of next month’s assembly elections.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
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The network has been expanded, strengthened, and stress-tested so police, fire, EMS, and federal agencies can communicate if an emergency occurs.—
Edward F. Davis,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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As new video-making tools have led to an surge in AI slop, YouTube has hardened its content policies.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2026
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Her tenor hardened during her Friday radio interview.—
Nicholas Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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Research suggests that some nutrient deficiencies are more common in people with diabetes.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
4 June 2026
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Hruby said there are several new hog operations in the lake’s watershed, and nutrient runoff from manure triggers algae issues.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The recurring popularity of fad diets reflects enduring public interest in weight control, physical appearance, and quick solutions to complex health and nutritional issues.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 June 2026
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Abbott Laboratories has nearly 90 international manufacturing sites, including 10 locations in Ireland which employ more than 6,000 workers involved in products ranging from diagnostic tests to medical devices to nutritional supplements.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
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Lawson said the district’s goal was to provide students with nutritious meals year-round.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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Eating a nutritious, whole-foods diet will naturally support your daily magnesium intake.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
11 June 2026
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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