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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
Maddy Odom, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Vitamin D can be obtained naturally from certain foods and from fortified beverages.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2026
Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The Lost Cause was fortified by presidential power and bulwarked for a century by Jim Crow.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Located to the west of Normandy, this understated roughly 25-mile stretch of shoreline runs from the oyster-famous town of Cancale to the dramatic cliffs of Cap Fréhel, encompassing the fortified city of Saint-Malo and quaint seaside villages like Saint-Lunaire—our base for the next several days.
—Maddy Odom, Travel + Leisure, 18 Apr. 2026
Vitamin D can be obtained naturally from certain foods and from fortified beverages.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
This CeraVe moisturizer is fortified with SPF 30 to protect against the sun’s rays, all while hydrating your skin and repairing its barrier.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The Lost Cause was fortified by presidential power and bulwarked for a century by Jim Crow.
—Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
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The status of Iran's enriched uranium has long been at the center of tensions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Zachary Nicholus Walton, 36, was arrested April 29 in Fulton and is facing multiple felony charges, including first-degree assault, armed criminal action and leaving the scene of an accident.—
Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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An Arvada Police Department officer shot and killed an armed man during a domestic violence incident in the Lamar Heights neighborhood on Saturday morning, department officials said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
2 May 2026
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On April 14th, as Kyiv braced for a round of Russian strikes, the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, was seven hundred and fifty miles away, in Berlin, forging a defense agreement with Germany, part of a tour of European allies to raise support for military aid.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Celtics, who have run into Philadelphia in the playoffs several times in recent years, braced for a fiery atmosphere.—
Jay King,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Right-hander Roki Sasaki strengthened his case Saturday with a quality start, despite some hiccups, as the Dodgers fell 3-2 to the Cardinals, extending their losing streak to four games.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Amtrak is considering allowing people to store guns in lockboxes on most of its trains, which critics say would weaken security measures that instead should be strengthened in light of the shooting at last weekend's White House Correspondents' Association dinner.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
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They are hardened against the effects of a nuclear blast and include a range of security features, such as anti-missile countermeasures and an onboard operating room.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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Emery prefers his players to be battle-hardened and to be involved in matches, rather than just training.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, once a nutrient broth at 122 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius) was added, the spores activated, breaking the plastic all the way down to its base building blocks after just six days.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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Milk is one of the most naturally nutrient-rich beverages available to us, says Amy Davis, RDN.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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For example, adding broccoli to a starch like rice or pasta can help create a more balanced meal with regard to blood sugar response and nutritional content.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
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The amenities above signal a destination that takes a guest’s physical, nutritional and mental health seriously enough to staff for it, design rooms for it and follow up after checkout.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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Flavorful and naturally nutritious, salmon is one of the easiest proteins to bring to the table any night of the week.—
Ashlyn Ware,
Midwest Living,
1 May 2026
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Canned foods are convenient, affordable, and can be just as nutritious as fresh options.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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