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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
Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
But new research, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, reveals two fortified settlements that were once perched along a key crossroad of silk trade routes.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
The company has also rolled out a sports strategy calling for the acquisition of growth-stage companies within the media rights, athlete marketing and golf verticals; and fortified its music efforts by launching a music publishing division and opening a Nashville office.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
But Ash is harder to track, having left behind a fortified base full of traps to protect the plane.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 27 Oct. 2024
But new research, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, reveals two fortified settlements that were once perched along a key crossroad of silk trade routes.
—Hannah Peart, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
Equally adept at whisking off makeup residue, sunscreen, and other impurities—while leaving moisture intact—the face wash is fortified with soothing botanical ingredients with a designer pedigree.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
The company has also rolled out a sports strategy calling for the acquisition of growth-stage companies within the media rights, athlete marketing and golf verticals; and fortified its music efforts by launching a music publishing division and opening a Nashville office.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortified
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Episodes often feature logistically complex armed attacks, guided from afar by the top brass, played by the likes of Kidman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Kelly, Jennifer Ehle, and Bruce McGill.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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Finally, as is obvious to most observers, Israel cannot kill its way out of the threat posed by Hamas and other armed Palestinian factions.John Spencer, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2024
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And then the network braced for impact.Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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In April, 2021, a jury was preparing to deliver a verdict on Derek Chauvin, the police officer who knelt on the neck of George Floyd, and the White House braced for civil unrest if he was found not guilty.Evan Osnos, The New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2024
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This shift in attitude suggests that augmented workers, in all types of organizations, could see their professional identity strengthened—rather than undermined—by the appropriate use of GenAI.Riccarda Joas, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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Hostilities between the two Korean leaders have been simmering this year as North Korea has appeared to have intensified its nuclear production efforts and strengthened ties with Russia, deepening widespread concern in the West over the isolated nation’s direction.Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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Apple has now hardened Safari to prevent modification of those configurations files.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Public attitudes toward nuclear energy hardened after the disaster, especially as investigations showed that regulators had underestimated risks at the site.Amanda Kennell, Discover Magazine, 19 Oct. 2024
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However, their taste, texture, and nutrient profiles differ due to their production methods.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
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Behl said the diatomite tells him that the area was nutrient rich with algae that supported a complex ecosystem including dolphins, fish and whales that crowded the area for food.Jireh Deng, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2024
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Trooper receives medical treatment, nutritious food, and attention daily in his private kennel.Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Filling your plate with whole grains, fruits, protein, and healthy fats—including eggs, yogurt, or whole-wheat toast—is generally considered a nutritious breakfast.Kristen Fischer, Health, 20 Nov. 2024
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Artificial sweeteners: Artificial sweeteners are zero- or low-calorie alternatives to nutritive sweeteners, such as table sugar.Chaunie Brusie, RN, Parents, 1 July 2024
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From helpful nutritive additions and lymphatic massage to journaling, reading, and simply spending time with loved ones, Elsesser finds ways to prioritize herself, at home and abroad.Calin Van Paris, Vogue, 23 Feb. 2024
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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