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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
Ohtani agreed to play for $2 million this season, so the Dodgers could defer the remaining $68 million and allocate funds toward fortifying the roster.
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Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
This cream was specifically formulated to combat the effects of colder seasons by fortifying the skin barrier with a blend of prebiotics and hyaluronic acid.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
The secretary of state will also discuss the use of an advanced anti-missile system sent by the U.S. to Israel to fortify the country's already robust missile defense program, which was put in place this week.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
Highly durable and stretchy, the pants have a lightweight construction and relaxed fit that's fortified with the brand's soft fleece lining for extra warmth.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
This cream was specifically formulated to combat the effects of colder seasons by fortifying the skin barrier with a blend of prebiotics and hyaluronic acid.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2024
The secretary of state will also discuss the use of an advanced anti-missile system sent by the U.S. to Israel to fortify the country's already robust missile defense program, which was put in place this week.
—Raf Sanchez, NBC News, 22 Oct. 2024
Highly durable and stretchy, the pants have a lightweight construction and relaxed fit that's fortified with the brand's soft fleece lining for extra warmth.
—Michelle Tchea, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jittery Mexican officials are bracing for the second term of Trump, who has vowed to unleash both record deportations and wide-ranging tariffs that could throttle Mexico’s already-sluggish economy, which is heavily dependent on trade with the United States.Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Federal employees are bracing for considerable changes as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his return to the White House.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Closing visibility gaps, strengthening governance and building resilience can ensure that identity infrastructures not only meet today’s needs but are ready for whatever the future brings.Gerry Gebel, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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If the new president institutes tariffs, the dollar could continue to strengthen against the pound and the euro, causing U.S. production costs to rise.Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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And finally, Matador is readying the next batch of catalog reissues from legendary psychedelic/psychotic maniacs Butthole Surfers.Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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At the North Pole, Claus is readying for his grand night of chimney-hopping with milk and cookies and ringside support courtesy of Mrs. Claus (poor Bonnie Hunt).Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Fortify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fortify. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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