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as in to brace
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 to strengthen
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 to harden
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 fortify
His platform was the White House fortified by three presidential victories in 1932, 1936 and 1940, the latter shattering President George Washington’s de facto two-term limit.
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Infused with biotin and keratin to fortify strands and chia seed oil for incredible softness, this shampoo is a hairstylist favorite.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
Niacinamide helps balance oil production and fortifies the skin’s barrier, which gradually diminishes the appearance of pores.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
Both towers, which weren’t harmed, were cleaned and fortified.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 29 Nov. 2024
Infused with biotin and keratin to fortify strands and chia seed oil for incredible softness, this shampoo is a hairstylist favorite.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 27 Nov. 2024
Niacinamide helps balance oil production and fortifies the skin’s barrier, which gradually diminishes the appearance of pores.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
Both towers, which weren’t harmed, were cleaned and fortified.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Airports are bracing for potential delays as winter weather disrupts flights.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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While only a few companies are set to release earnings reports this week, the stock market is bracing for a potentially pivotal moment.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 15 Dec. 2024
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According to Yi Shan Lee, MD, a clinical assistant professor in the department of medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, research suggests moderate to vigorous physical activity may increase the brain's ability to create new cells and rewire itself, helping to strengthen memory.Lauryn Higgins, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
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Curiosity is the key to happiness in retirement, and core pursuits are effective vehicles for discovery, but they must be cultivated, strengthened, and expanded over time.Wes Moss, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Mercedes is readying the new Marco Polo Horizon for order, and pricing in Germany will start just under €58,940 (approx.New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
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Footage circulating on social media channels shows the rebels taking control of the state TV building and entering the control gallery to ready the broadcast.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Fortify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortify. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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