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as in bracing
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 strengthening
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 hardening
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 fortifying
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
And the image of that postgame gathering became emblematic of the bond that’s fortifying this USMNT.
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Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
It is primarily tasked with repairing and fortifying the city’s more than 210,000 streetlamps — a frequent target of copper wire thieves — and maintaining its network of electrical vehicle charging stations.
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Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
The five-day trade fair drew Black businesspersons from dozens of states, fortifying Jackson’s assertion that economic development is the way to Black power.
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Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
More picks offer more chances at fortifying their roster, or more trade ammunition to move up for a quarterback in a strong draft class next spring.
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Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Microsoft is aggressively fortifying its weak spots.
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Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Hazard mitigation efforts can include adding storm shutters; fortifying a roof to protect against hail, wind or wildfires; and retrofitting a home to better withstand earthquakes, for example, experts said.
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Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Butka’s arrival continues a growing trend this offseason at Boise State, which is fortifying its inside game with taller, stronger bodies.
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Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
And the image of that postgame gathering became emblematic of the bond that’s fortifying this USMNT.
—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
It is primarily tasked with repairing and fortifying the city’s more than 210,000 streetlamps — a frequent target of copper wire thieves — and maintaining its network of electrical vehicle charging stations.
—
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
The five-day trade fair drew Black businesspersons from dozens of states, fortifying Jackson’s assertion that economic development is the way to Black power.
—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
More picks offer more chances at fortifying their roster, or more trade ammunition to move up for a quarterback in a strong draft class next spring.
—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Microsoft is aggressively fortifying its weak spots.
—
Sebastian Herrera,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
Hazard mitigation efforts can include adding storm shutters; fortifying a roof to protect against hail, wind or wildfires; and retrofitting a home to better withstand earthquakes, for example, experts said.
—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Butka’s arrival continues a growing trend this offseason at Boise State, which is fortifying its inside game with taller, stronger bodies.
—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortifying
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While the industry is bracing for news of Xbox layoffs, Sony decided to hop into the boiling pot first by announcing that PlayStation would no longer sell physical discs for its new games starting in 2028.
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Always making sure her boys balanced their royal duties with play, Diana had pre-teens Harry and William bracing themselves for a thrilling day at Britain's most popular amusement park, Thorpe Park, in 1993.
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Yes, rucking can improve posture by strengthening the upper back, shoulders and core muscles that hold your spine upright.
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Machine learning systems can identify suspicious patterns and behavioral anomalies in real time, strengthening both fraud prevention and member protection.
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“Fortifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortifying. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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