fortifies

present tense third-person singular of fortify
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Recent Examples of fortifies Trying to stay ahead of the game, for Dick’s the acquisition of Foot Locker also fortifies relationships with Nike and Adidas, which still dominate global footwear sales, and gives Dick’s negotiating leverage. Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025 The future Hall of Famer only fortifies the talented roster, and gives Houston an experienced star who has the championship hardware to prove it. Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025 Plus, aside from tubing polymers, Japanese camellia extract moisturizes and fortifies, alongside a host of antioxidant-rich ingredients. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortifies
Verb
  • As the first government shutdown in seven years got underway on Wednesday, tens of thousands of federal workers face the risk of missing paychecks as broader America braces for the absence of some key services.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Airport workers face unpaid shifts during government shutdown As the federal government braces for a shutdown, essential airport personnel—including TSA officers and air traffic controllers—will remain on duty without pay.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • By opening international doors for both new and established filmmakers, the award strengthens Netflix’s support for the creative community and boosts the global reach of Brazilian storytelling.
    Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Equity capital strengthens the balance sheet but does not count as revenue, which helps explain why Williams could raise substantial funds in the year yet still report a loss.
    Alex Harrington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • In the hands of editor Richard Mettler, some of those fragments serve montages that interlace how the tribes prepare to defend themselves with the way Jalabzeen readies himself to attack.
    Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Building to the Big House big day As Michigan Stadium readies for its musical debutante moment, Rademacher has been soaking in the excitement firsthand.
    Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025

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