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
Last year the Lions defensive line got decimated by injuries, so don’t be surprised if Detroit makes fortifying the trenches with players like Nolen a draft week priority.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
However, other foods and beverages may also be fortified with it.4
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—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
This could help fortify public resilience against disinformation campaigns hindering sustainability efforts.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The Bucs have continued to fortify their secondary with veteran players.
—Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
However, other foods and beverages may also be fortified with it.4
4.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025
This could help fortify public resilience against disinformation campaigns hindering sustainability efforts.
—Felicia Jackson, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The Bucs have continued to fortify their secondary with veteran players.
—Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fortify
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Goldman Sachs worries the stock drawdown is about to get worse, and is bracing for wider credit spreads and a recession.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Dealers and car buyers are biting their nails and bracing for impact as the current auto market becomes more difficult to navigate for all parties.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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To strengthen cultural ties between France and the U.S. by promoting the work of a young contemporary composer, Pisar initiated the Pisar Prize, a collaboration between Juilliard and Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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With over 200 articles about everyday life in America, his goal is to bring the American experience closer to Vietnamese readers and contribute to strengthening ties between the two countries, especially as the world marks 50 years since the end of the Vietnam War.—
Rick Mauch,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2025
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Other countries are also readying their own countertariffs.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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Incendiary Swedish rockers The Hives are readying themselves for a big year, with a new album announced alongside a global run of tour dates.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Fortify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortify. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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