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as in braced
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 strengthened
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 hardened
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 fortified
Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Under his leadership, the settlement that would later become San Basilio de Palenque developed into a fortified and self-governing community that resisted Spanish efforts to recapture its inhabitants.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The front office fortified the defense in free agency.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
After splashdown, a separate Armstrong Flight Research Center team will collect a fortified sensor affixed to the exterior of the capsule that is designed to study the heat shield up close.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Under his leadership, the settlement that would later become San Basilio de Palenque developed into a fortified and self-governing community that resisted Spanish efforts to recapture its inhabitants.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
Yet, when Ruben positions himself as Niall’s protector at school and, in turn, Niall risks everything to help Ruben, the pair form an intense alliance fortified by secrets, obligation and obsession.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
The front office fortified the defense in free agency.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortified
Adjective
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The status of Iran’s enriched uranium has long been at the center of tensions.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Trump on Friday suggested Iran has agreed to hand over its enriched uranium.—
Melanie Lidman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Video of the event shows the president being ushered off the stage a few seconds later, as armed guards wearing tactical gear and large rifles appeared on the dais.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2026
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Officers were seen armed and standing guard near the hotel, as flags of Pakistan waved in the distance.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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Under all that pressure, where fans have paid premiums on tickets and hotels, and with a White House administration that has made this World Cup a priority issue, is the union braced for the heat which may come its way?—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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If true, the solution was pretty straightforward — the replacement of the tubes with ones that have a greater wall thickness and/or are braced to prevent the vibrations that created the cracks.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the latest edition of the MLB World Tour strengthened the perception of binational ties, coming in a stadium named after a Padres minority owner with a significant stake.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The gangland drama is deeper and darker than the domestic one, strengthened by the unexpected portrayal of the Russian toughs as bumbling in their own way.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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But their hearts were hardened.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The judges also said the district court’s ruling violated a 1996 federal law that hardened immigration enforcement and restricted judicial power on immigration.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Both mandarins and oranges are nutrient-dense and offer a wide range of similar health benefits.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2026
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According to our experts, orange peels are full of nitrogen and potassium, which can help give young plants a nutrient boost.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Oat milk can also be fortified with vitamins and minerals like B12, vitamin D, and potassium to boost its nutritional value.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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On the other end, the cheapest potting mixes often drain poorly or arrive with little nutritional value.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Creamy Parmesan sauce dresses up bowtie pasta, collard greens, asparagus, and peas for a simple and nutritious main course.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Already in 1626, Francis Bacon, a leading proponent of the new scientific method, dreamt of gardens whose fruits were made larger, tastier, and more nutritious through scientific manipulation.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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