as in reviving
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as in increase
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as in hardening
to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force
lifting weights every day will eventually strengthen your muscles the army makes new recruits run for miles in order to strengthen them
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as in fortifying
to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
required weeks of physical therapy to strengthen his arm enough to pitch for the team again
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as in deepening
to make markedly greater in measure or degree
encouraged the boarding school students to strengthen their ties with the community by doing public service
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as in bracing
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
strengthened herself for the moment she'd have to tell her friend that she had lost the borrowed necklace
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as in stiffening
to make more harsh, uncompromising, or severe
a bill was introduced to strengthen punishments for hate crimes
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Recent Examples of strengthening
Bernard Marr, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
This dynamic fosters mutual respect and curiosity, strengthening the overall mentorship culture within the organization.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Begin by heavily investing in prevention, focusing on strengthening defenses through firewalls, encryption, access controls and employee training.
—Kevin Lynch, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Our focus will be on strengthening our economy and making life more affordable for families across the state.
—Derek Slap, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the United States has expanded its military alliances, strengthening its ability to encircle rivals and project power across Eurasia.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
In the meantime, Washington should sap their strength by welcoming their brightest people to the United States through immigration and by strengthening connections with their societies through student visas, diplomatic exchanges, and nonstrategic trade.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Beyond the environmental impact, the program is enabling IKEA to co-create a circular economy narrative with its customers, strengthening loyalty while advancing sustainability goals.
—Vivek Rana, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
REM sleep may play a critical role in strengthening critical thinking and problem-solving skills, too.
—Lynne Peeples, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
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This means not only strengthening technical defenses but also fostering a culture of security awareness at every level.
—Bernard Marr, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
This dynamic fosters mutual respect and curiosity, strengthening the overall mentorship culture within the organization.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Begin by heavily investing in prevention, focusing on strengthening defenses through firewalls, encryption, access controls and employee training.
—Kevin Lynch, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
Our focus will be on strengthening our economy and making life more affordable for families across the state.
—Derek Slap, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2025
Additionally, the United States has expanded its military alliances, strengthening its ability to encircle rivals and project power across Eurasia.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
In the meantime, Washington should sap their strength by welcoming their brightest people to the United States through immigration and by strengthening connections with their societies through student visas, diplomatic exchanges, and nonstrategic trade.
—Michael Beckley, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Beyond the environmental impact, the program is enabling IKEA to co-create a circular economy narrative with its customers, strengthening loyalty while advancing sustainability goals.
—Vivek Rana, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
REM sleep may play a critical role in strengthening critical thinking and problem-solving skills, too.
—Lynne Peeples, TIME, 6 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strengthening
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This vulnerability is further underscored by recent increases in poverty.—
Murtaza Ali,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The current model of two sites rather than four, like in the men’s NCAA Tournament, reduces overhead costs, and the increase in gate revenue is an additional boon.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Begin hardening off the tomato seedlings a couple of weeks before the frost date in your geographical region.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 Mar. 2025
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That statistic should serve as a wake-up call for any organization still focused on hardening its networks while neglecting the individuals who interact with them.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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But a decade later, the 38-story structure has become emblematic of Hartford’s deepening office market troubles.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
24 Mar. 2025
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If that weren’t enough, bad-faith actors exploit these dynamics, distorting reality for part of the population and deepening political divides.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
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By adjusting the magnetic field’s strength, the robot’s flight path may be accurately controlled.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2025
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By adjusting the rate of pellet injections and corresponding laser pulses per second, Marvel’s fusion power plant can adjust the overall energy output to market demand, according to details provided by the company.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2025
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According to that documentation, the goals of the grant were to develop sustainable feminine hygiene products using regenerative cotton, wool, and industrial hemp while enhancing education through an extension program that teaches women and girls about menstrual health and reusable products.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2025
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And don’t forget to take breaks — just as in the sea slug, taking time to rest after a study session allows your mind to digest the new information, enhancing memory and slowing down forgetting.—
Nikolay Kukushkin,
Big Think,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Authorities are also bracing for potential conflicts with Yoon's presidential security detail if an attempt is made to take him into custody by force.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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But with 2025 fast approaching, even those who’ve stayed afloat are bracing for what comes next.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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Clinicians report treating families that use melatonin to counteract the stimulating effects of caffeine.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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Because of this, the immediate stimulating effect may be milder.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
31 Mar. 2025
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Finer details on the type of robots being used or their functions have not yet been revealed, but clearly the production of rebar (the reinforcing rods used in concrete construction) will be a major focus, which makes sense since Neom is currently using around 20% of the world's steel supply.—
Adam Williams,
New Atlas,
22 Dec. 2024
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Share how feedback has shaped your leadership journey, reinforcing a culture of continuous improvement.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Strengthening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strengthening. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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