fortifying

present participle of fortify
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Recent Examples of fortifying In the ultra-competitive Western Conference, the purple and gold will be looking to continue fortifying their roster, likely through the start of the regular season, with the trade deadline of February 6th circled on their calendar. Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025 This healing blend is powered by Ayurvedic ingredients like virgin amla oil and brahmi, two staples in traditional hair remedies known for fortifying strands and stimulating hair growth. Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025 Following a year in which a pair of cover songs propelled Maddell, 35, and Pavlovic, 24, to a new level of commercial success, the Australian musicians have spent much of 2025 fortifying their widening fan base. Josh Glicksman, Billboard, 12 Aug. 2025 Recognizing the nutritional vacuum in many products, cereal companies attempted to salvage their image by fortifying sugary cereals with vitamins and minerals. Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortifying
Verb
  • Interestingly, while many were bracing for higher prices due to tariffs, prices remain the same as last year.
    Marc Saltzman, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The Windy City has prepared for more than a week for looming National Guard deployments and Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids, from the governor bracing for a court fight to parade planners postponing.
    Priscilla Alvarez, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Efforts should also prioritize public education, reducing stigma, and strengthening support for families and schools caring for individuals with autism.
    Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The National Hurricane Center has reduced the system’s development odds to just a 20% chance of strengthening over the next two days and a 20% chance within the next seven days.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025

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“Fortifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortifying. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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