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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
Rajesh Gharpure,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The formulas are free of sulfates and parabens, instead relying on a strengthening and hydrating blend of aloe vera, vitamin E, pumpkin seed, black cumin seed oil, biotin, and other natural ingredients.
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Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
But those key areas do need strengthening, especially with Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers likely to be strong next season, along with whoever else drops out of the Premier League.
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Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
The initiative will also support developing countries through outreach such as training, advisory services and institutional strengthening.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adelphi offers policy proposals across the IP spectrum that are meant to counterbalance the international strengthening of IP laws, regulations, and enforcement.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
In the immediate term, the strengthening of the Haiti National Police is underway.
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Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
The benefits include more calories burned, greater muscle strengthening, and improved endurance.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
Indeed, both companies aim to continue the exploration of new synergies that contribute to the growth and strengthening of their editorial and audiovisual strategies.
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Ed Meza,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Both trends increase demand for high-quality healthcare data, strengthening IQVIA's position as an indispensable partner to the pharmaceutical industry.
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Harvey Stober,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Following the lead of Irvine and Anaheim, county officials are strengthening lobbying regulations to create more transparency around efforts to sway decision-making in local government.
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Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
24 June 2026
It's formulated with barrier-strengthening ceramides, moisturizing shea butter, gently exfoliating urea, and lactic acid.
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Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
At Versace, the CEO focused on steering a turnaround via strengthening the brand’s core categories (womenswear and menswear) by drilling down on house codes, with a keen focus on accessories and footwear.
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Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
The recommendations largely focused on strengthening code enforcement, improving interagency communication and increasing oversight.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies are actively strengthening their organizational depth, recently adding former Toronto Blue Jays infielder Riley Tirotta.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
China is strengthening its position by pairing its manufacturing advantages with growing investments in AI software for autonomous decision-making.
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Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Noun
Early automation deployments should then be used to test where processes need strengthening, not to declare success too quickly.
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Rajesh Gharpure,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The formulas are free of sulfates and parabens, instead relying on a strengthening and hydrating blend of aloe vera, vitamin E, pumpkin seed, black cumin seed oil, biotin, and other natural ingredients.
—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
But those key areas do need strengthening, especially with Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers likely to be strong next season, along with whoever else drops out of the Premier League.
—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
The initiative will also support developing countries through outreach such as training, advisory services and institutional strengthening.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
Adelphi offers policy proposals across the IP spectrum that are meant to counterbalance the international strengthening of IP laws, regulations, and enforcement.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
In the immediate term, the strengthening of the Haiti National Police is underway.
—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
The benefits include more calories burned, greater muscle strengthening, and improved endurance.
—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
Indeed, both companies aim to continue the exploration of new synergies that contribute to the growth and strengthening of their editorial and audiovisual strategies.
—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
There are many claims about what the Japanese towel roll stretch does, such as correcting posture, aligning the spine, strengthening the core, and promoting weight loss.
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Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
Both trends increase demand for high-quality healthcare data, strengthening IQVIA's position as an indispensable partner to the pharmaceutical industry.
—
Harvey Stober,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Following the lead of Irvine and Anaheim, county officials are strengthening lobbying regulations to create more transparency around efforts to sway decision-making in local government.
—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
24 June 2026
It's formulated with barrier-strengthening ceramides, moisturizing shea butter, gently exfoliating urea, and lactic acid.
—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
24 June 2026
At Versace, the CEO focused on steering a turnaround via strengthening the brand’s core categories (womenswear and menswear) by drilling down on house codes, with a keen focus on accessories and footwear.
—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
The recommendations largely focused on strengthening code enforcement, improving interagency communication and increasing oversight.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies are actively strengthening their organizational depth, recently adding former Toronto Blue Jays infielder Riley Tirotta.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
China is strengthening its position by pairing its manufacturing advantages with growing investments in AI software for autonomous decision-making.
—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strengthening
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.
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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.
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Earthquakes are measured by magnitude on a logarithmic scale — so each whole number increase translates to 32 times more energy released by the quake.
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Economists have warned the increase in tax revenue is temporary and note persistent gaps between spending and revenue.
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Candor, without the balance of Humility, Temperance, and Collaboration, risks hardening into rigidity, creating blind spots and stifling relationships.
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As that assumption erodes, attention has shifted from hardening GPS toward security through diversification.
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Major powers are developing advanced anti-satellite weapons and fortifying their space infrastructure, with Russia and China investing in counterspace capabilities.
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It is primarily tasked with repairing and fortifying the city’s more than 210,000 streetlamps — a frequent target of copper wire thieves — and maintaining its network of electrical vehicle charging stations.
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The new ordinance, written by the Department of City Planning, prohibits new oil and gas extraction, including drilling, redrilling or deepening existing oil wells for the purposes of production.
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Far from diversifying away from China, Europe is deepening its dependencies.
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Firefighters and residents in the Great Basin and Southwest are bracing for extreme wildfire conditions through the weekend.
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On hot days the beach was fine for sun bathing after a quick dip in the bracing water.
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Major media companies operating traditional linear networks have been under pressure in recent years amid stiffening competition from large tech rivals as programming migrates to streaming.
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Volkswagen’s premium Audi brand has lost much of its luster in recent years, dragged down by trade tariffs, stiffening competition and a patchy electric-vehicle roster.
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Sensory gardens with calming nature sounds, plants kids are welcome to touch and benches are available to help guests reset in a less stimulating environment.
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Morning or daytime sessions support your circadian rhythm because red light is mitochondrially stimulating and late-night use can disrupt sleep.
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