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as in to brace
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 to strengthen
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 to harden
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 fortify
Zito then struck gold at the trade deadline, acquiring defenseman Seth Jones plus forwards Brad Marchand and Nico Sturm to fortify the roster for another playoff push.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Whereas some prestige Emmy contenders only air 7-10 episodes every few years, the medical genre is built on dependable annual runs and sizable episode orders that fortify audience loyalty.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 21 May 2025
Lawmakers should strengthen existing incentives for states and cities to adopt resilience measures—fortifying homes against wind, hail, flooding, and wildfires—to lower costs for both property owners and insurance companies when disasters strike.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Other studies show that tea decreased iron absorption from wheat bread fortified with ferrous sulfate or ferrous fumarate by 56 to 72%.1
Individual variation: Still, additional research is necessary to establish the best time to drink tea without affecting iron absorption.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Whereas some prestige Emmy contenders only air 7-10 episodes every few years, the medical genre is built on dependable annual runs and sizable episode orders that fortify audience loyalty.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 21 May 2025
Lawmakers should strengthen existing incentives for states and cities to adopt resilience measures—fortifying homes against wind, hail, flooding, and wildfires—to lower costs for both property owners and insurance companies when disasters strike.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
Other studies show that tea decreased iron absorption from wheat bread fortified with ferrous sulfate or ferrous fumarate by 56 to 72%.1
Individual variation: Still, additional research is necessary to establish the best time to drink tea without affecting iron absorption.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 21 May 2025
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Some of the nation’s leading tourist destinations, including Orlando, Miami and Los Angeles, are bracing for how the decline will impact businesses that rely on spending from international travelers.—
Jason Carroll,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Analysts were bracing for a weaker result that would reflect the impact of Trump’s tariff policies, and other signs of a potentially slowing economy.—
Kevin Breuninger,Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Below, the members of Rolling Stone Culture Council share the best ways brands can rebuild credibility and strengthen their image after public criticism.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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The first print edition of Robb Report en Español will debut in Spain later this year, further strengthening the brand’s presence in Europe.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
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Now, Israeli citizens have had little choice but to ready the tiny rooms for long stays.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
16 June 2025
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Rain possible as new pope celebrated in Chicago Pope Leo XIV’s hometown of Chicago is readying itself to celebrate the election of one of its own as leader of the Catholic Church on Saturday with an outdoor program and mass on Saturday, June 14.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
12 June 2025
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“Fortify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortify. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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