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as in hardens
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 fortifies
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 intensifies
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 braces
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 strengthens
As Harvard Business Review notes, leaders who regularly reflect on their experiences gain self-awareness, which strengthens decision-making and leadership effectiveness.
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Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Chelsea’s more identifiable structure strengthens them in possession and in defensive transition, which was Mauricio Pochettino’s big weakness as Maresca’s 2023-24 predecessor.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Leaders in Washington should also pursue a proactive and affirmative agenda that builds our domestic fabrication and packaging capacity, strengthens our research and design ecosystem, and creates new demand for Made-in-America chips at home and overseas.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
This not only strengthens community ties but can also drive conversions.
—Tony Pec, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Stocks are slightly higher to start the final full trading week of the year as the dollar strengthens and oil and gold pull back.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Their vertical configuration, combined with the ability to rapidly deploy various types of missiles—cruise, antiair, and antiship—strengthens a warship's capacity to address multiple threats while maximizing onboard space.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
While not part of Campbell’s order, the NCAA’s settlement to resolve the House, Carter and Hubbard antitrust litigations strengthens Campbell’s reasoning.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
These support networks can offer a new set of coping strategies, tools for conflict resolution and positive reinforcement that strengthens the relationship, enhancing overall connection and satisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Chelsea’s more identifiable structure strengthens them in possession and in defensive transition, which was Mauricio Pochettino’s big weakness as Maresca’s 2023-24 predecessor.
—Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Leaders in Washington should also pursue a proactive and affirmative agenda that builds our domestic fabrication and packaging capacity, strengthens our research and design ecosystem, and creates new demand for Made-in-America chips at home and overseas.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
This not only strengthens community ties but can also drive conversions.
—Tony Pec, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Stocks are slightly higher to start the final full trading week of the year as the dollar strengthens and oil and gold pull back.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Their vertical configuration, combined with the ability to rapidly deploy various types of missiles—cruise, antiair, and antiship—strengthens a warship's capacity to address multiple threats while maximizing onboard space.
—Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
While not part of Campbell’s order, the NCAA’s settlement to resolve the House, Carter and Hubbard antitrust litigations strengthens Campbell’s reasoning.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 Dec. 2024
These support networks can offer a new set of coping strategies, tools for conflict resolution and positive reinforcement that strengthens the relationship, enhancing overall connection and satisfaction.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strengthens
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Seeing and decrying enemies at every turn inevitably hardens those opponents against you.The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Cancer Black Moon Lilith in Cancer hardens their heart as a form of emotional protection.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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As the competition intensifies in the quarterfinals, expect the stakes to rise, with teams vying for a spot in the semifinals.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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And social media intensifies this.Callum Booth, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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At least in the short run, this diluting might potentially have negative effects on the price per share as the market adjusts to the extra shares.Jim Osman, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Keep Original Shape is another setting that adjusts how much AI can modify a design’s original shape that’s been created in Art Text.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The watch is paired with a white rubber strap which enhances the contrast even further.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
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Research highlights that taking intentional breaks fosters well-being, improves performance, and enhances long-term decision-making.Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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As the industry braces for surprises and snubs, some big players are poised to lead the charge, while others hope for last-minute breakthroughs.Clayton Davis, Variety, 16 Dec. 2024
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This includes search dogs and teams trained to rescue people from collapsed buildings as the island braces for severe damage.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Covering such varied stories reinforces the importance of empathy and understanding in storytelling.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
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This approach ensures that the podcast reinforces the company's core values and mission in a way that resonates with employees.Fatima Zaidi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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This mission creep not only dilutes Medicaid’s effectiveness but also deepens state dependency on federal dollars, threatening both fiscal responsibility and state sovereignty.Gary D. Alexander, National Review, 22 Dec. 2024
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The wellness experience deepens with Rituais Natureza Curativa, which leads six days of immersive ceremonies.Corein Carter, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Technology heightens customer experiences, improving transaction times, personalization, inventory costs, and reputation.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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The state’s role as a gateway state with its ports heightens the risk of a foreign threat.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Strengthens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strengthens. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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