1
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
Looking to fortify their bullpen for the stretch run, the Yankees agreed to acquire Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates and Jake Bird from the Colorado Rockies.
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David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
Multiple experts told The Telegraph the armored golf cart contains several tell-tale signs of being fortified, including a black band around the windshield.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
These five startups represent a growing movement to fortify human and ecological systems against climate volatility.
—Marianne Lehnis, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Many brands fortify soy milk with additional vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D and B12, to boost its nutritional value.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Aug. 2025
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David Brandt, Chicago Tribune, 31 July 2025
Multiple experts told The Telegraph the armored golf cart contains several tell-tale signs of being fortified, including a black band around the windshield.
—Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
These five startups represent a growing movement to fortify human and ecological systems against climate volatility.
—Marianne Lehnis, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Many brands fortify soy milk with additional vitamins and minerals, including vitamin D and B12, to boost its nutritional value.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortify
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Beachfront property owners are bracing Thursday for the worst amid predictions of a storm surge of up to 4 feet and significant coastal erosion.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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For now, the family is focused on bracing as the best path forward, hoping improvement continues so Harris won’t need surgery.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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CIOs are focusing on strategies that improve patient care, streamline operations, and strengthen data security in a digital-first environment.—
David Chou,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Rather than redefining love, Frisson aims to make space for it—to help couples notice, share, and strengthen connection in a form that’s thoughtful, personal, and lasting.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Trump is readying plans to unveil levies on all products containing semiconductor chips as soon as next week.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
6 Aug. 2025
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But the future of Boise State’s receiving corps is already in the building, and one of those athletes, sophomore Cam Bates, is readying himself for a breakout year.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Fortify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortify. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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