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as in enriched
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as in armed
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as in braced
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 strengthened
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 hardened
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 fortified
Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025
It is also added to items like breakfast cereals and other fortified foods.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2025
Authenticity fortified through community is at the core of all moviemaking and remained front of mind when guests looked back on both their past year’s accomplishments — and the road ahead.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
If this isn’t possible, fortified foods and supplements can be added.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 1 May 2025
It is also added to items like breakfast cereals and other fortified foods.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
Verb
This winter has fortified Liam’s allegiance to the Terps (21-6, 10-5 Big Ten).
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2025
Authenticity fortified through community is at the core of all moviemaking and remained front of mind when guests looked back on both their past year’s accomplishments — and the road ahead.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortified
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With Iran enriching uranium up to 60 percent purity and Israel threatening to launch strikes itself, the urgency to prevent an armed conflict is intensifying.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Topline Indian and Pakistani officials announced Wednesday morning a ceasefire was reached between both countries, putting an immediate end to an armed conflict between the two nuclear-armed nations after three days of fighting.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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At exactly noon on New Year’s Day, about 20 people braced their feet against the silty shore of Lake Natoma, hopping and fidgeting to warm themselves.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Jan. 2025
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Trinidad and Tobago declared a state of emergency on Monday as the government braced for reprisal shootings after an attempt on a gang leader’s life, officials said.—
Reuters,
NBC News,
30 Dec. 2024
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The first direct link between alcohol use and cancer was first established in the late 1980s, and evidence for this link has strengthened over time, according to the report.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2025
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Henry strengthened a strength, but where this offense has made its biggest strides is in the passing game.—
Tim Graham,
The Athletic,
3 Jan. 2025
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European colonial rule hardened the distinction.—
Emmet Livingstone,
The Dial,
20 Mar. 2025
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March 27 is an opportunity to dissolve barriers between the heart and the soul, and to soften the edges where hurt has hardened us.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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People often turn to vitamins, minerals, herbs and other dietary supplements to help address nutrient deficiencies.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Get nutrient-rich compost with the best compost tumblers A compost tumbler removes most of the backbreaking labor and still produces rich garden soil.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The program provides child care, medical screenings and nutritious food to about 800,000 low-income children nationwide, including 80,000 in California.—
Lisa Mascaro and Josh Boak,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Brown rice is well known as a nutritious food—but does this whole grain have a dark side for health?—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These zero-cal options get their flavor from an artificial non-nutritive sweetener called aspartame.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Mar. 2025
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You Crave Ice Iron deficiency can cause pica, eating or craving non-nutritive substances like ice, dirt, uncooked rice, or paper.—
Isabel Vasquez RD LDN,
Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 16 May. 2025.
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