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as in hardening
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 fortifying
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 deepening
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 bracing
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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as in stiffening
to make more harsh, uncompromising, or severe
a bill was introduced to strengthen punishments for hate crimes
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Recent Examples of strengthening
Cody J Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Indeed, both companies aim to continue the exploration of new synergies that contribute to the growth and strengthening of their editorial and audiovisual strategies.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
That increases strong winds high in the atmosphere, called wind shear, that can disrupt storms and stop them from forming or strengthening.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
That kind of last-minute strengthening has become an increasing concern for local emergency managers along the Texas coast.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Of course, the Elixir Ultime Oil, with its shine-enhancing, strengthening, and softening properties, would be one of Moore’s go-tos.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Harris voted for original law in 2017 but said Monday that the strengthening legislation took too much from cities looking to keep workers nearby.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Western scalp treatments often rely on stronger, single-minded actives (think minoxidil or high-dose exfoliants) aimed at correcting a problem quickly, while Korean formulas take a more holistic, long-game approach, combining soothing, strengthening, and circulation-stimulating ingredients.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
It is highly valued for scalable, high-volume production, particularly in energy storage and composite strengthening.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
That includes strengthening its internal culture, refining legal strategy, and maintaining clear standards around results and professional integrity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Organizers say this approach is intended to redirect economic activity away from major companies while strengthening local communities.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Other broad objectives include modernizing and strengthening state enterprises and increasing foreign-currency revenue, including through remittances from Cubans in Miami and elsewhere.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Last year, state legislators began debating strengthening protections and prohibiting the sale of non-biodegradable helium and lighter-than-air gas balloons.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Melatonin supports gut health by reducing inflammation, strengthening the gut barrier, balancing the gut microbiome, and promoting regular bowel movements.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2026
Over the past three decades, Bank of America has invested substantially in the university, strengthening programs for student success, faculty excellence, research, innovation and community engagement.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Made with 93% natuarally extracted snail secretion, this daily moisturizer provides deep-penetrating hydration and is excellent for strengthening the skin barrier.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
What followed was not just the growth of an industry, but the strengthening of tribal self-determination.
—Cody J Martinez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Indeed, both companies aim to continue the exploration of new synergies that contribute to the growth and strengthening of their editorial and audiovisual strategies.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026
That increases strong winds high in the atmosphere, called wind shear, that can disrupt storms and stop them from forming or strengthening.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
That kind of last-minute strengthening has become an increasing concern for local emergency managers along the Texas coast.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Houston Chronicle, 25 Mar. 2026
Of course, the Elixir Ultime Oil, with its shine-enhancing, strengthening, and softening properties, would be one of Moore’s go-tos.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
Harris voted for original law in 2017 but said Monday that the strengthening legislation took too much from cities looking to keep workers nearby.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026
Western scalp treatments often rely on stronger, single-minded actives (think minoxidil or high-dose exfoliants) aimed at correcting a problem quickly, while Korean formulas take a more holistic, long-game approach, combining soothing, strengthening, and circulation-stimulating ingredients.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026
It is highly valued for scalable, high-volume production, particularly in energy storage and composite strengthening.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
The program delivers on the government’s Plan for Change, supporting economic growth through defense investment while strengthening national security.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
That includes strengthening its internal culture, refining legal strategy, and maintaining clear standards around results and professional integrity.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Organizers say this approach is intended to redirect economic activity away from major companies while strengthening local communities.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Other broad objectives include modernizing and strengthening state enterprises and increasing foreign-currency revenue, including through remittances from Cubans in Miami and elsewhere.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Last year, state legislators began debating strengthening protections and prohibiting the sale of non-biodegradable helium and lighter-than-air gas balloons.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Melatonin supports gut health by reducing inflammation, strengthening the gut barrier, balancing the gut microbiome, and promoting regular bowel movements.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 31 Mar. 2026
Over the past three decades, Bank of America has invested substantially in the university, strengthening programs for student success, faculty excellence, research, innovation and community engagement.
—Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
Made with 93% natuarally extracted snail secretion, this daily moisturizer provides deep-penetrating hydration and is excellent for strengthening the skin barrier.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strengthening
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Critics of these no tax increase bonds argue that instead of the debt having an end date when it will be paid off, taxpayers have to chip away at debt for a longer length of time.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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With its PrecisionCore Heat-Free technology, the ink dries quickly to avoid smudging, while the two-sided printing capabilities increase efficiency.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Mar. 2026
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Iran and the United States appeared at an impasse Thursday, with each side hardening its position over talks and setting the stage for another potential escalation in the Middle East war.—
David Rising,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Saline rinses at the first sign of congestion can prevent mouth breathing from hardening into habit.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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Analysts noted similar activity occurred before last year’s Operation Midnight Hammer strikes, suggesting a pattern of fortifying critical facilities in anticipation of attacks.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Elevating their expertise and fortifying their decades-long involvement in the process of independent evaluation and guidance is critical to restore public trust in federal policymaking.—
Jerome Adams,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
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At the same time, the company is deepening its integration of artificial intelligence.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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The latest data was published in the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s yearly economic indicators report, which offered an overall bleak picture of the Bay Area economy, including declining buying power among residents and deepening office vacancies in the city.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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If a November ballot measure to increase sales tax funding fails and no new revenue becomes available, the agency is bracing for drastic cuts and fare increases.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Cahill and his group will be bracing the cold and rain until midnight on Friday in hopes of collecting the data that will, in return, gain attention and funding.—
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The machine dryer agitates the clothing and prevents fibers from stiffening during drying, which is why clothing comes out feeling soft.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Czech Republic’s new government will seek to transform the defense industry into an engine of the nation’s export economy as the flagship auto sector faces stiffening competition, Karel Havlicek, minister for industry and trade, told us.—
Suzanne Lynch,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Cayenne owners will be able to track charging via their My Porsche app and are able to create pre-conditioning settings to meet their individual needs.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Dyson also claims that the Omega nourishing collection delivers up to 94 percent stronger hair, compared to using non-conditioning shampoo on straight hair.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Also riding this jet stream of enhancements are, among others, Qantas and Korean Air.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to MnDOT, the project will resurface aging pavement, repair and improve bridges, repair and resurface ramps, replace drainage and make additional safety enhancements.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Strengthening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strengthening. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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