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as in enriched
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as in armed
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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
Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
It’s then finished in three different types of barrels—first-fill amontillado sherry, tokaji (a sweet Hungarian wine), and moscatel (a sweet fortified wine).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
Wana Brands strongly focuses on cannabinoids, with a line of CBD-only gummies and THC gummies fortified with CBD and other cannabinoids.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
However, products like fortified breads, cereals, fruit snacks, granola bars and fruit punch will lose the label unless they are reformulated to meet the new definition.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
It’s then finished in three different types of barrels—first-fill amontillado sherry, tokaji (a sweet Hungarian wine), and moscatel (a sweet fortified wine).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
Verb
Higher-income households have been fortified by huge gains in housing and stock market wealth since the pandemic.
—Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
Wana Brands strongly focuses on cannabinoids, with a line of CBD-only gummies and THC gummies fortified with CBD and other cannabinoids.
—Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortified
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Hamas still alive but weakened When the Israeli hostages were released Sunday, they were surrounded by masked, armed Hamas militants, in green headbands and chanting slogans, who marched through streets no longer under Israeli bombardment.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
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In June, three armed U.S. marshals arrived at Haim’s door to serve him with a felony indictment.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Jan. 2025
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At exactly noon on New Year’s Day, about 20 people braced their feet against the silty shore of Lake Natoma, hopping and fidgeting to warm themselves.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Jan. 2025
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Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency on Monday as the government braced for reprisal shootings after an attempt on a gang leader’s life, officials said.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
30 Dec. 2024
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The first direct link between alcohol use and cancer was first established in the late 1980s, and evidence for this link has strengthened over time, according to the report.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2025
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Henry strengthened a strength, but where this offense has made its biggest strides is in the passing game.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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The war has hardened Putin’s resolve and narrowed his options.—
Andrea Kendall-Taylor,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Dec. 2024
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But the war has hardened Putin’s resolve and narrowed his options.—
Andrea Kendall-Taylor,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Dec. 2024
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However, treating nutrient deficiencies, especially B vitamins, vitamin D, and iron, may support short- and long-term brain health.—
Sarah Anzlovar, MS, RD,
Verywell Health,
10 Jan. 2025
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Many weed problems begin because lawn grasses are stressed due to nutrient deficiencies.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2025
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Broadly speaking, does curtailment of SNAP to healthy, nutritious foods only face any constitutional blockers?—
Shane Croucher,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Chia Seeds Many consider chia seeds, native to South America, a superfood due to their nutritious profile.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
29 Jan. 2025
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Artificial sweeteners: Artificial sweeteners are zero- or low-calorie alternatives to nutritive sweeteners, such as table sugar.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
1 July 2024
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From helpful nutritive additions and lymphatic massage to journaling, reading, and simply spending time with loved ones, Elsesser finds ways to prioritize herself, at home and abroad.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2024
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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