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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
Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Vitamin D, which is produced when sunlight hits your skin, can also be found in mushrooms, egg yolks, fatty fish as well as many fortified milk, non-dairy milk alternatives and yogurt.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The unexpected drop in the Conference Board’s gauge of consumer sentiment in January to the lowest level in more than a decade fortified the prospect of two Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts this year.
—Ye Xie, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
This fortified wine, which gets its complex flavor from a blend of botanicals, adds depth to this cocktail, softening the bracing intensity of the base spirit and making for a delightfully smooth drink.
—Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Vitamin D, which is produced when sunlight hits your skin, can also be found in mushrooms, egg yolks, fatty fish as well as many fortified milk, non-dairy milk alternatives and yogurt.
—Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026
Verb
That’s the American analogy, where the traditional governing elite of one of the great parties of much of the country committed itself to something not just in the defense of slavery, but to slavery-plus, fortified and amplified by treason.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
The unexpected drop in the Conference Board’s gauge of consumer sentiment in January to the lowest level in more than a decade fortified the prospect of two Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts this year.
—Ye Xie, Bloomberg, 27 Jan. 2026
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When enriched uranium undergoes nuclear fission, efficiencies are much higher.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Feb. 2026
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Apart from all the construction supplies and labor constraints, another major expense for the plants is the enriched uranium that sources the nuclear fuel, especially when Russia dominates almost half of the global uranium enrichment market.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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An armed intruder stood on Guthrie’s doorstep in the dead of night, wearing a balaclava, a bulky backpack, and what appeared to be black neoprene gloves.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, authorities released footage showing an armed, masked person at Guthrie’s doorstep on the night she was abducted.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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But as Guardiola braced himself for the same old story, City came to life in a fashion that could define their year.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Areas typically not accustomed to frigid temperatures and snowfall braced the frigid blast and, in some cases, made the best of it.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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The bullpen will also be strengthened with the additions of Matt Strahm, Nick Mears and Alex Lange this offseason.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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My own passage into and back out of unbelief—one marked by a close reading of works that earlier illiberal societies had attempted to suppress on religious grounds—has strengthened my liberal commitments.—
Christopher Beha,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Although a good portion of this album still sounds like Kurt Vile going through a Sly Stone phase, the kumbaya squishiness of the past few records has hardened into a brisk antagonism.—
Eli Enis,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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The soft landing has hardened into a mathematical wall.—
Katica Roy,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Oats and quinoa are both nutrient-dense, heart-healthy whole grains.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
9 Feb. 2026
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Make sure the plant grows in nutrient-rich soil.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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From a nutritional standpoint, collagen supplements function primarily as another source of protein.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Freeze-drying reduces the weight and volume of food by removing the water content while preserving nutritional value and taste, which are critical factors for space travel.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Feb. 2026
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Maintaining a healthy weight by seeking treatment for metabolic issues and following lifestyle habits like eating a nutritious diet and getting regular exercise helps.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Mangoes are highly nutritious, containing several vitamins and minerals the body needs for various functions.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Fortified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortified. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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