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as in hardening
to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force
lifting weights every day will eventually strengthen your muscles the army makes new recruits run for miles in order to strengthen them
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as in fortifying
to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
required weeks of physical therapy to strengthen his arm enough to pitch for the team again
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as in deepening
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
encouraged the boarding school students to strengthen their ties with the community by doing public service
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as in bracing
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
strengthened herself for the moment she'd have to tell her friend that she had lost the borrowed necklace
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as in stiffening
to make more harsh, uncompromising, or severe
a bill was introduced to strengthen punishments for hate crimes
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Recent Examples of strengthening
Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The pressure continues to drop, meaning additional strengthening is possible through the day.
—George Solis, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
Further strengthening is expected today, with possible fluctuations in intensity before Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica early Tuesday, according to the NHC.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
This explosive strengthening is happening more often as the world warms due to fossil fuel pollution.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Its soothing, strengthening, and hydrating properties would surely do my complexion well in the dry, tepid desert, but these benefits certainly ring true in any climate!
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
The hurricane center said Melissa is located about 300 miles south of Port-Au-Prince with maximum sustained winds near 50 mph with higher gusts, with gradual strengthening expected during the next few days.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Songs, reporting, and the strengthening of community under unlikely circumstances threaten the regime’s existence.
—Fatemeh Jamalpour, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
The company said the bulk of the proceeds will fund the strengthening of its cloud infrastructure and international operations.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The Office of Special Education is tasked with supporting and monitoring state compliance and strengthening special education services covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
—K. Ward Cummings, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean are staring down what could become a catastrophic, days-long assault of extreme rainfall and damaging winds with a strengthening Tropical Storm Melissa expected to become a major hurricane over some of the hottest ocean water on the planet.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The election's two front-runners have both pledged to make improvements in education, including strengthening communication between Detroit's school district and the city.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Partnering with nonprofits, developers, and CHDOs ensures resources are used wisely while protecting neighborhoods and strengthening our community.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Enhance the member experience by strengthening volunteer support.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2025
The company’s 100 or so coaches primarily offer services within the romantic relationship context, from relationship strengthening to help for those looking to find a partner.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
If a player had a weak hamstring, a strengthening programme would be put in place; the same can and should apply to the pelvic floor.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Hence, the expansion of the distribution network is among the key pillars of the company’s strategy, along with the enhancement of the brand awareness internationally and strengthening of its offer.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
The pressure continues to drop, meaning additional strengthening is possible through the day.
—George Solis, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
Further strengthening is expected today, with possible fluctuations in intensity before Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica early Tuesday, according to the NHC.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
This explosive strengthening is happening more often as the world warms due to fossil fuel pollution.
—Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Its soothing, strengthening, and hydrating properties would surely do my complexion well in the dry, tepid desert, but these benefits certainly ring true in any climate!
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2025
The hurricane center said Melissa is located about 300 miles south of Port-Au-Prince with maximum sustained winds near 50 mph with higher gusts, with gradual strengthening expected during the next few days.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
Songs, reporting, and the strengthening of community under unlikely circumstances threaten the regime’s existence.
—Fatemeh Jamalpour, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2025
The company said the bulk of the proceeds will fund the strengthening of its cloud infrastructure and international operations.
—Michelle Fox, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Sherman Phoenix board of directors has committed to strengthening leadership and accountability.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 25 Oct. 2025
The Office of Special Education is tasked with supporting and monitoring state compliance and strengthening special education services covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
—K. Ward Cummings, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean are staring down what could become a catastrophic, days-long assault of extreme rainfall and damaging winds with a strengthening Tropical Storm Melissa expected to become a major hurricane over some of the hottest ocean water on the planet.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The election's two front-runners have both pledged to make improvements in education, including strengthening communication between Detroit's school district and the city.
—Beki San Martin, Freep.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Partnering with nonprofits, developers, and CHDOs ensures resources are used wisely while protecting neighborhoods and strengthening our community.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Enhance the member experience by strengthening volunteer support.
—IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2025
The company’s 100 or so coaches primarily offer services within the romantic relationship context, from relationship strengthening to help for those looking to find a partner.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
If a player had a weak hamstring, a strengthening programme would be put in place; the same can and should apply to the pelvic floor.
—Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strengthening
Noun
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Based on his wealth-to-spending math, Yaros estimated that stock market gains in the last 12 months from the tech sector alone will boost annual consumption by nearly $250 billion, which would account for more than 20% of the cumulative spending increase.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
2 Nov. 2025
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Electronics would have seen the biggest increase, with shoppers spending an extra $186 while clothing or accessories would have cost $82 more.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The finale opens in the stillness that follows, grief hardening into vengeance.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
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The ad, purchased by the government of Ontario and broadcast on major US television networks, aired clips of the address, delivered from Camp David, where Reagan was soon to meet the prime minister of Japan at a time when American attitudes toward Japan were hardening.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The moniker beaver moon marks the time of year when beavers begin preparing for the winter by fortifying dams and lodges and stocking up on food.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the All’s Fair actress and soon-to-be-attorney has been quietly fortifying her Hidden Hills compound.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Suburbia offered the illusion of moral purity, deepening social segregation as highways allowed a quick access to and from the city centre.—
Fahad Zuberi,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Nvidia will help train and mentor emerging deep tech startups in India as a founding member of a $2 billion investment alliance, deepening its presence in the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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With the climate crisis only deepening each year, throwing natural cycles and seasons into disarray, Japan is now bracing for future spikes in human-bear encounters each fall and spring.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The couple and another teen riding with the girl snapped into action and reached over to grab onto her for the duration of the ride, each bracing hard against the car as the ride zoomed at highway speeds through its hills, drops and turns.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Look for signs like the cat stopping purring, stiffening, thrashing their tail, or hissing.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Afterwards, a squaring solution—a powdery mixture of water and a gel-like batter used in the decorative cake business—is applied to the inside of the hat’s crown to act as a stiffening agent.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Cayenne owners will be able to track charging via their My Porsche app and are able to create pre-conditioning settings to meet their individual needs.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Dyson also claims that the Omega nourishing collection delivers up to 94 percent stronger hair, compared to using non-conditioning shampoo on straight hair.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
Noun
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Amazon’s delivery enhancements are perhaps escalating the most in the grocery segment.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
31 Oct. 2025
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But those enhancements, which were extended in 2022, will expire at the end of 2025 unless Congress acts.—
Michelle Andrews,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Strengthening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strengthening. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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