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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
Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
According to the National Weather Service, a strengthening cold front is making its way across the country toward Nashville.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
With corporations strengthening their defenses, hackers are finding new targets.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
These include strengthening and stabilizing rural health workforce, making North Dakota healthy again with preventive care and healthy eating, bringing high-quality health care closer to home and connecting technology, data and providers for a stronger North Dakota.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The terminal operator aims to enhance the port’s capacity and capabilities with state-of-the-art container and liquid cargo-handling infrastructure, while strengthening multimodal connectivity with India’s major railways and inland infrastructure.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Sheinbaum said her plan would take aim at the roots of crime through strategic investments in education, living wages for farm workers, and strengthening rural infrastructure.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Muscle-strengthening exercises on two or more days a week.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Ankle strengthening exercises help restore ankle stability and function, especially after an injury.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 4 Nov. 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 Corps proposed strengthening the bank by implementing riprap, or rocks.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 8 Nov. 2025
According to the National Weather Service, a strengthening cold front is making its way across the country toward Nashville.
—Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Nov. 2025
With corporations strengthening their defenses, hackers are finding new targets.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
These include strengthening and stabilizing rural health workforce, making North Dakota healthy again with preventive care and healthy eating, bringing high-quality health care closer to home and connecting technology, data and providers for a stronger North Dakota.
—Lauren Giella, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The terminal operator aims to enhance the port’s capacity and capabilities with state-of-the-art container and liquid cargo-handling infrastructure, while strengthening multimodal connectivity with India’s major railways and inland infrastructure.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
Sheinbaum said her plan would take aim at the roots of crime through strategic investments in education, living wages for farm workers, and strengthening rural infrastructure.
—Max Saltman, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
Muscle-strengthening exercises on two or more days a week.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Ankle strengthening exercises help restore ankle stability and function, especially after an injury.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 4 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strengthening
Noun
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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Hopper saw a 40% increase in air travelers, adding its Disruption Assistance feature – which allows users to instantly rebook if their flight is delayed or canceled, or get a refund – overnight following the DOT’s announcement.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Some evidence suggests beta-glucan prevents atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and neurodegenerative diseases.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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This time, the cracks appear to be hardening.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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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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Midseason blows followed, as rookie Caiya Hanks and newcomer Julie Dufour suffered anterior cruciate ligament tears, only deepening the challenge.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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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
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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Picture books of colorful flowers and plants, as well as seed catalogs, can be wonderful sources of memory enhancement.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The new mining vehicle features engineering enhancements designed to overcome the challenges of the seabed.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Strengthening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strengthening. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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