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
Verb
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
Noun
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The average price per ticket is now $280, which is a 4% increase from the same time last year, according to Hopper.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2025
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That was an increase from 2.7% in 2021 and 2.4% in 2020 and 2019.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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To protect hypervisors, organizations must invest in proper network segmentation, hardening programs and runtime security.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
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Our focus needs to shift from detecting every single threat to hardening our environments and assuming breaches will happen.—
Danny Jenkins,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Many of their veterans are in deepening slumps at the wrong time.—
Anthony Slater,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Despairing of his father’s physical decline and deepening depression, Filip and his friend and co-director Fredrik Wikingsson (the pair are popular TV personalities in Sweden) conspire to get the old man out of the house and on the road – to France.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The complication only needs adjusting every 122 years—an ageless classic bursting with joie de vivre just like Goldblum.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
6 Jan. 2025
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Realtors and mortgage bankers noted that Texans were adjusting to higher rates and the market was recovering, but uncertainty over the election may have dampened the usually busy summer sales months.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That said, Crocs’ management is utilizing its strong profit margins to repurchase shares and reduce debt, having repaid $248 million in debt and spent $326 million on buybacks in 2024 so far, enhancing shareholder value.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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This might involve granting clearance to select staff, contracting with specialized cybersecurity firms, or enhancing internal information technology capabilities.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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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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
Adjective
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Keep them engaged with cat trees, puzzle feeders, or other stimulating activities.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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But at the time, the theory that providing children with stimulating activities would help them more than rote learning and academic drills was revolutionary.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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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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