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as in braces
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 strengthens
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 hardens
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 fortifies
Inside, soy proteins repair and strengthen, copper peptides stimulate keratin production–aka the protein that fortifies and minimizes frizz–and pro-B vitamins amplify fullness.
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Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.
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Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
The Plumb Club is involved in this effort because presenting third-party assurances of an item’s sourcing and production history builds customer trust, drives sales and thus fortifies the gem, jewelry and watch industries.
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Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
What fortifies it the most is an appearance from Williams’ grandfather midway through the song.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
Excited yet anxious over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Justin Faulk immediately fortifies Detroit’s second defense pair next to Ben Chiarot.
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The Athletic Nhl Staff,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Trading for Vucevic fortifies Boston’s front court–and provides a valuable play-making skill set to complement Jaylen Brown in a season worthy of MVP consideration.
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Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
That night, Pam fortifies herself with a few drinks and answers when the phone rings.
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Allegra Goodman,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.
—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
The Plumb Club is involved in this effort because presenting third-party assurances of an item’s sourcing and production history builds customer trust, drives sales and thus fortifies the gem, jewelry and watch industries.
—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
What fortifies it the most is an appearance from Williams’ grandfather midway through the song.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2026
Excited yet anxious over the prospect of reconnecting with the man that got away, the pair fortifies themselves with cocktails and bubbly during a boozy dinner.
—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Justin Faulk immediately fortifies Detroit’s second defense pair next to Ben Chiarot.
—
The Athletic Nhl Staff,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Trading for Vucevic fortifies Boston’s front court–and provides a valuable play-making skill set to complement Jaylen Brown in a season worthy of MVP consideration.
—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
That night, Pam fortifies herself with a few drinks and answers when the phone rings.
—
Allegra Goodman,
New Yorker,
4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortifies
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Thousands of migrants are fleeing South Africa as the country braces for violence after an anti-immigrant group set a Tuesday deadline for all undocumented migrants to leave.
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As cybersecurity braces for a post-quantum world where standard encryption keys will become obsolete, Q-Dice offers a concrete line of defense.
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Culture strengthens when communication is transparent, feedback loops close and leaders are accountable for engagement.
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Scientists say similar widespread impacts have not yet been documented in the current marine heatwave, but warn that conditions could shift quickly if El Niño strengthens as forecast.
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The new Meta frames arrive as Apple readies its own smart glasses, expected late next year.
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The Bath Butler readies a private outdoor soaking tub infused with botanicals, waiting for your arrival at your bungalow.
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“Fortifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortifies. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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