fortify
verb
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Medieval cities were fortified against attack by high walls, and volunteers may fortify a levee against an overflowing river by means of sandbags. Foods can be fortified by adding vitamins, but "fortified wines", such as sherry and port, have brandy (a "stronger" drink) rather than vitamins added to them. By adopting good exercise habits, you can fortify your body against illness. And fortifying needn't always be physical. An author's reputation may be fortified by the success of his new book, or a prosecutor can fortify a case against a suspect by finding more evidence.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
Probiotic Juices Probiotic juices are fruit and vegetable juices that have been fortified with probiotics.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
Their critical work encompasses keeping systems operational, fortifying networks and upholding regulatory compliance.
—Dara Warn, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
The closeness of their dynamic is fortified by the surprise news early on that after years of trying unsuccessfully to have a child, Sue is pregnant.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
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“Fortify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fortify. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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