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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
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Relentless Russian glide bomb strikes on key positions have been particularly difficult for Ukrainian troops fighting to hold heavily fortified strategic locations, such as the hilltop city of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast.
—Justin Bronk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 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
Eggnog dates back to medieval England's posset, a milky, alcoholic beverage served hot, and composed of milk or cream, spices and ale or wine, with eggs and brandy or fortified wines eventually added, according to Smithsonian Magazine and National Geographic.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
Relentless Russian glide bomb strikes on key positions have been particularly difficult for Ukrainian troops fighting to hold heavily fortified strategic locations, such as the hilltop city of Chasiv Yar in Donetsk Oblast.
—Justin Bronk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 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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President Daniel Noboa launched an armed campaign against gangs and declared states of emergency in several provinces, including Manabi, deploying the military to support police operations.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Israeli attacks weakened Iran’s regional armed proxy groups such as Hamas and Hezbollahwhile US strikes dealt significant damage to the country’s nuclear program, which the government spent billions to develop.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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While Glenn braced herself for backlash, the overwhelmingly positive reception felt like freedom.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Aisha braced in anticipation of her next question.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Jan. 2026
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The dialogue between past and present will be strengthened further with the opening of the Jewish Academy in the Westend district.—
CNT Editors,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2026
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When Mars and Venus are both in cazimi — activated by the sun in Capricorn — relationships may undergo a reset where intentions are clarified and commitments are either strengthened or redefined.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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Polls show that most Americans believe that lengthy prison terms, which are costly to taxpayers, should be reserved for violent and hardened repeat offenders.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Renowned for their fun shape yet tooth-cracking texture that hardened with each passing day in the dish, ribbon candy was often a holiday season staple for many households.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Cattails are native to Florida, but in the Everglades they have been characterized as another tombstone, a sign that nutrient pollution from sugarcane farms to the north has transformed the ecosystem into something else.—
Amy Green,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Local meats and produce and nutrient-rich ingredients are promised on the menu.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The ingredients used, how the soup is prepared and how often it’s eaten all influence its nutritional value within a balanced diet.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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Humans have been chewing gum for thousands of years, long after the flavor fades and without any clear nutritional benefit.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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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 12 Jan. 2026.
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