1
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
Foods fortified with nutrients and vitamins, for example, are also considered UPFs.
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Andrea Margolis , Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
This healing blend is powered by Ayurvedic ingredients like virgin amla oil and brahmi, two staples in traditional hair remedies known for fortifying strands and stimulating hair growth.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Many commercial brands are fortified with calcium and vitamin D, which protect the bones.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 1 Sep. 2025
Despite his struggles, Buehler has a strong track record in the postseason and could still fortify a Phillies rotation that recently lost ace Zack Wheeler for the season due to thoracic outlet syndrome.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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Andrea Margolis , Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
This healing blend is powered by Ayurvedic ingredients like virgin amla oil and brahmi, two staples in traditional hair remedies known for fortifying strands and stimulating hair growth.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
Many commercial brands are fortified with calcium and vitamin D, which protect the bones.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 1 Sep. 2025
Despite his struggles, Buehler has a strong track record in the postseason and could still fortify a Phillies rotation that recently lost ace Zack Wheeler for the season due to thoracic outlet syndrome.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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Members are bracing for a robust primary competition, plenty of Democratic debates, and a possible calendar shake-up to allow different states to go first.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Aug. 2025
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As the political and legal battle continues, public health officials across the country are bracing for more upheaval.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Aug. 2025
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Today's announcement strengthens our organizations' collective vision of rewarding top talent around the world who rise to the top of historic national open championships.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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Tennessee’s protections against SLAPP suits were strengthened by the 2019 Tennessee Public Participation Act, which expanded the state’s previous anti-SLAPP law.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
26 Aug. 2025
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Somewhere, creative teams are readying a rock opera and a Saturday morning cartoon.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Ugarte’s adjustment of his positioning readies him to attack the space behind the defence.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Fortify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortify. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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