1
as in to brace
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 to strengthen
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 to harden
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 fortify
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
Formerly the Vice President of Global Brand and Marketing at Amazon, Cheever is now fortifying Pinterest’s position at the intersection of culture, commerce, and technology.
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Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
As the end of World War II approached and military victory was assured, FDR sought to fortify America’s triumph through diplomatic initiatives, including the establishment of the United Nations.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
MonthiraYodtiwong/Getty Images Few sources of income are as legally fortified as a federal disability check.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Ellie Davis,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
Formerly the Vice President of Global Brand and Marketing at Amazon, Cheever is now fortifying Pinterest’s position at the intersection of culture, commerce, and technology.
—
Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
As the end of World War II approached and military victory was assured, FDR sought to fortify America’s triumph through diplomatic initiatives, including the establishment of the United Nations.
—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
MonthiraYodtiwong/Getty Images Few sources of income are as legally fortified as a federal disability check.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortify
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In the three years between Special and Bitch, Lizzo began bracing herself for a sharp decline in public interest by creating music that existed on the outskirts of what audiences came to know her for.
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Now, as traders fear the bitcoin house of cards could be collapsing, the market is braced for the Federal Reserve’s preferred measure of inflation to cement an interest rate hike later this year.
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Manucurist formulates its masks with panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, to hydrate and strengthen dry nails over time, reducing breakage.
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The only way to preserve our republic is to strengthen the pillars of our present with the mortar of our past.
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Catalan composer and experimental musician Marina Herlop is readying a new album, Dja Dja.
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The city is also readying for the possibility of pop star Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce’s wedding at Madison Square Garden.
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“Fortify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortify. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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