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
Robert Rapier, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Comments on the new Volvo seem to have strengthened their loyal customer base and perhaps even expanded it further.
—Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
The actress and producer has further strengthened her collaboration with Dior on issues regarding social responsibility, especially women’s empowerment, reflecting her commitments as an activist and founder of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
This past year, that cultural legacy was further strengthened by Valentino Merlo and The La Planta.
—Julián Mastrángelo, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
However, the currency later strengthened again.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Families, communities and economies are strengthened.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Curiosity is the key to happiness in retirement, and core pursuits are effective vehicles for discovery, but they must be cultivated, strengthened, and expanded over time.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The ruble has strengthened in recent weeks but remains down around 3% against the dollar over the past month.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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Economic Benefits and Future Challenges The shale industry’s growth has provided numerous jobs, strengthened local economies in production hubs, and bolstered national energy security.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Comments on the new Volvo seem to have strengthened their loyal customer base and perhaps even expanded it further.
—Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
The actress and producer has further strengthened her collaboration with Dior on issues regarding social responsibility, especially women’s empowerment, reflecting her commitments as an activist and founder of the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project.
—Jennifer Weil, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
This past year, that cultural legacy was further strengthened by Valentino Merlo and The La Planta.
—Julián Mastrángelo, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
However, the currency later strengthened again.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Families, communities and economies are strengthened.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Curiosity is the key to happiness in retirement, and core pursuits are effective vehicles for discovery, but they must be cultivated, strengthened, and expanded over time.
—Wes Moss, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
The ruble has strengthened in recent weeks but remains down around 3% against the dollar over the past month.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strengthened
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Others complimented the easy assembly and sturdy structure.Madison Yauger, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
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Make sure your family is prepared for time outdoors with waterproof gloves, winter coats, warm hats, scarves, sturdy boots, and insulating base layers.Erica Jackson Curran, Parents, 25 Dec. 2024
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Interestingly, the satellites won’t be hardened against radiation.John Koetsier, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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But the war has hardened Putin’s resolve and narrowed his options.Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 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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The negative chatter only intensified after Davis declined to commit to bringing Pierce back in 2025 earlier this month.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Federal and state officials said the new operating rules for the Central Valley Project and the State Water Project that were developed over the last three years will bring greater stability to the state’s supplies in the face of worsening droughts intensified by climate change.Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Johnson braced lawmakers for the incoming package, particularly conservatives who have called for new spending to be offset with savings.Lauren Irwin, The Hill, 18 Dec. 2024
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European markets were lower on Monday, as traders braced for the final week of central bank action this year and three French media businesses listed in Europe.Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Raptors attempted to neutralize Jalen Brunson, but the Knicks’ All-Star guard adjusted seamlessly, facilitating for his teammates instead of forcing the issue.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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One key aspect is ensuring your agents are consistently adjusted and adapted.Michael Wegmüller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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This delivered incredible accessibility, flexibility and efficiency, but also deepened the digital divide for those without technology access, blurred work-life boundaries and fueled loneliness.Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Although Moscow has supplied Beijing with arms for years—including advanced fighter aircraft, air defense systems, and antiship missiles—their defense ties have deepened at an alarming rate.Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
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Carro, known for his tough stance on crime and his experience with cases involving terrorism enhancements, will play a key role in shaping the trial's proceedings.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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In December, the West Central Montana Avalanche Center made the tough decision to no longer send avalanche experts to Seeley Lake to test the snowpack.Frederick Dreier, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Strengthened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strengthened. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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