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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
Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
After adding my hair growth favorites to your cart, check out more of the brand's strengthening and growth-boosting formulas.
—Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 26 May 2026
But those key areas do need strengthening, especially with Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers likely to be strong next season, along with whoever else drops out of the Premier League.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 3 May 2026
The initiative will also support developing countries through outreach such as training, advisory services and institutional strengthening.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Adelphi offers policy proposals across the IP spectrum that are meant to counterbalance the international strengthening of IP laws, regulations, and enforcement.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
In the immediate term, the strengthening of the Haiti National Police is underway.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The benefits include more calories burned, greater muscle strengthening, and improved endurance.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 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
Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
After strengthening briefly, the storm is expected to make its way onto land, tracking to the northeast along the coast of Texas into southern Louisiana through Wednesday night, according to the National Hurricane Center.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 17 June 2026
China is strengthening its position by pairing its manufacturing advantages with growing investments in AI software for autonomous decision-making.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Since joining Link, Gosden and Halper have played key roles in building the business, strengthening client relationships and helping establish the company’s operational foundation, according to Link Management Managing Directors Alex Dochter and Brooke Meister.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Importantly, medical records may help connect symptoms to the crash and show how the injury affected daily life, potentially strengthening your case as a result.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Unlike many other therapies which are child-centered, theraplay works in tandem with family members, focusing on the child’s needs by strengthening the parent/caregiver-child relationship.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 17 June 2026
Contributing factors likely include strengthening westerly winds, a phenomenon that's connected to global warming due to climate change, as well as how the ocean is responding to those surface winds, Neff added.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 June 2026
The agency is also implementing White House executive orders aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing of essential medicines and medical supplies.
—W. Craig Vanderwagen, STAT, 16 June 2026
Noun
Ouchi recommends constant physical strengthening, specifically weight lifting.
—Adaira Landry, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
After adding my hair growth favorites to your cart, check out more of the brand's strengthening and growth-boosting formulas.
—Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 26 May 2026
But those key areas do need strengthening, especially with Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers likely to be strong next season, along with whoever else drops out of the Premier League.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 3 May 2026
The initiative will also support developing countries through outreach such as training, advisory services and institutional strengthening.
—Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 28 Apr. 2026
Adelphi offers policy proposals across the IP spectrum that are meant to counterbalance the international strengthening of IP laws, regulations, and enforcement.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
In the immediate term, the strengthening of the Haiti National Police is underway.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
The benefits include more calories burned, greater muscle strengthening, and improved endurance.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 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
Verb
In February, Anthropic contributed $20 million toward an effort to elect congressional candidates who favor strengthening AI safeguards.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026
After strengthening briefly, the storm is expected to make its way onto land, tracking to the northeast along the coast of Texas into southern Louisiana through Wednesday night, according to the National Hurricane Center.
—Michael Autovino, CBS News, 17 June 2026
China is strengthening its position by pairing its manufacturing advantages with growing investments in AI software for autonomous decision-making.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026
Since joining Link, Gosden and Halper have played key roles in building the business, strengthening client relationships and helping establish the company’s operational foundation, according to Link Management Managing Directors Alex Dochter and Brooke Meister.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 17 June 2026
Importantly, medical records may help connect symptoms to the crash and show how the injury affected daily life, potentially strengthening your case as a result.
—Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
Unlike many other therapies which are child-centered, theraplay works in tandem with family members, focusing on the child’s needs by strengthening the parent/caregiver-child relationship.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 17 June 2026
Contributing factors likely include strengthening westerly winds, a phenomenon that's connected to global warming due to climate change, as well as how the ocean is responding to those surface winds, Neff added.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 June 2026
The agency is also implementing White House executive orders aimed at strengthening domestic manufacturing of essential medicines and medical supplies.
—W. Craig Vanderwagen, STAT, 16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strengthening
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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
Noun
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In addition to the president’s resignation, unions are demanding wage increases and an end to fuel and dollar shortages.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Beyond hardening technical defenses, companies operating in the AI age need to examine a wide range of practices, say industry experts, updating the way software patches are deployed and rebuilding the human layer of security.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
9 June 2026
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This will keep gloves from hardening and extend their life.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Supportive leadership includes recognizing the power of place and fortifying it with the tools, trust, and care needed for excellence to grow and thrive.—
Chip Bell,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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It is primarily tasked with repairing and fortifying the city’s more than 210,000 streetlamps — a frequent target of copper wire thieves — and maintaining its network of electrical vehicle charging stations.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Inside Ecole National Republique de Colombie in the Turgeau neighborhood where 1,246 individuals live in squalor, residents uprooted by gangs described lives defined by deepening hunger and increasingly inhumane conditions.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
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Alo, the fashion and wellness brand best known for its athleisure, is deepening its beauty offering with two introductions.—
Kathryn Hopkins,
Footwear News,
16 June 2026
Verb
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The West Coast is also bracing for rising temperatures, with highs climbing to 10 to 25 degrees above normal this weekend.—
Christine Rapp,
NBC news,
13 June 2026
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Women are bracing for hot flashes while the real experience is dominated by exhaustion, mood changes and cognitive symptoms, the kinds of complaints that get attributed to stress, parenting, work or aging in general.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Major media companies operating traditional linear networks have been under pressure in recent years amid stiffening competition from large tech rivals as programming migrates to streaming.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Volkswagen’s premium Audi brand has lost much of its luster in recent years, dragged down by trade tariffs, stiffening competition and a patchy electric-vehicle roster.—
William Wilkes,
Bloomberg,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Novelty refers to experiences that feel new, fresh, unfamiliar or psychologically stimulating.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But don't be discouraged, as today's disruptions could end up leading you toward something fresh, inspiring and intellectually stimulating.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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“Strengthening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strengthening. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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