as in sturdy
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as in hardened
to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force
lifting weights every day will eventually strengthen your muscles the army makes new recruits run for miles in order to strengthen them
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as in fortified
to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
required weeks of physical therapy to strengthen his arm enough to pitch for the team again
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as in intensified
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
encouraged the boarding school students to strengthen their ties with the community by doing public service
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as in braced
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
strengthened herself for the moment she'd have to tell her friend that she had lost the borrowed necklace
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Recent Examples of strengthened
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The team’s roster has been strengthened this season with the arrival of rookie forwards Dominique Petrie and Britta Curl-Salemme, as well as Canadian defender Claire Thompson on the back end.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Under the Biden administration, Attorney General Merrick Garland strengthened the Justice Department's policy relating to the news media.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
If the connections between agonist and antagonist muscles could be restored, however, the neural signals might be strengthened and clarified.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Under his leadership, the RFK Racing team has strengthened its position, evidenced by both its Cup Series entries making it to the NASCAR Playoffs in 2023.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
A week later, Novo reported third-quarter earnings in line with expectations, strengthened by robust sales of Ozempic and Wegovy.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
Claire and Lord John’s relationship isn’t magically strengthened by one night in the sheets, though.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the country strengthened its foundations, raised living standards and saw its companies thrive globally.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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That will be especially important because China in recent years has strengthened ties with a belligerent Algiers.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The team’s roster has been strengthened this season with the arrival of rookie forwards Dominique Petrie and Britta Curl-Salemme, as well as Canadian defender Claire Thompson on the back end.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Under the Biden administration, Attorney General Merrick Garland strengthened the Justice Department's policy relating to the news media.
—Ryan Lucas, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
If the connections between agonist and antagonist muscles could be restored, however, the neural signals might be strengthened and clarified.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Under his leadership, the RFK Racing team has strengthened its position, evidenced by both its Cup Series entries making it to the NASCAR Playoffs in 2023.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
A week later, Novo reported third-quarter earnings in line with expectations, strengthened by robust sales of Ozempic and Wegovy.
—Bob Woods, CNBC, 8 Dec. 2024
Claire and Lord John’s relationship isn’t magically strengthened by one night in the sheets, though.
—Hunter Ingram, Variety, 7 Dec. 2024
Since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, the country strengthened its foundations, raised living standards and saw its companies thrive globally.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strengthened
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Huawei says the main foldable display is built on top of a carbon fiber glass plate which helps reinforce the screen, and the hinge connecting the moving parts feel sturdy and reassuring.Ben Sin, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This sturdy ice scraper has a padded, ergonomic handle that makes for an easy grip with or without gloves.Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Allen, the first Black star for a Phillies franchise that was the NL’s last to integrate, had a perspective hardened by his minor-league experience in Little Rock, Ark.Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Semi-hardwood cuttings taken in spring and summer, when new growth has hardened a bit is a faster way to propagate mountain ash.Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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At some campuses, administrators got tough with the protesters, cleared out the sprawling encampments and disciplined or even arrested the student demonstrators who occupied and fortified them.Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Doors should be fortified, and homes may have safe rooms designed to be impenetrable.Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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And actor Mark Hamill went into lockdown on Tuesday as the fire intensified.Hanna Park, Robert Shackelford and Mary Gilbert, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The focus on the river intensified with the vehicle drifting south from the marina, turning over and finally sinking, police said.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Although on a photo set and far removed from any track and field arena, her frame appears braced to race.Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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The bitcoin price has more than doubled this year as a perfect storm hits the crypto market—with traders now braced for a game-changer this week.Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Software development has transformed into a sophisticated experimentation lab where customer segments can be precisely targeted, features can be rolled out or adjusted instantly and insights flow continuously.Dan Rogers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The total misstatement to delivery expense for the first half of fiscal 2024 amounted to $9 million, which was adjusted in total during the third quarter of 2024.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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From stunning city views to beautiful countryside, my appreciation for this state has deepened.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Environmental concerns deepened when El Salvador joined the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals, and Sustainable Development (IGF), a global association of countries addressing mining issues.Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The clients’ storefronts are positioned to succeed in a sometimes tough marketplace by focusing on exclusivity and quality.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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In a time when people approach political, social and economic issues with a different set of information and fake news is rampant, the best way to do that is to approach tough conversations with stories rather than facts.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Strengthened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strengthened. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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