FOREARM Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

forearm

verb

(ˌ)fȯr-ˈärm

Definition of forearm

as in to brace

to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally forearmed themselves for the championship game with the help of a sports psychologist

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Recent Examples of forearm The next moment, George Atkinson is forearming you in the jaw. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Nov. 2025 Diabetes blisters can develop on your fingers, hands, toes, feet, and sometimes forearms. — Barbie Cervoni, Ms, Rd, Cdces, Cdn, Health, 18 Oct. 2023 That’s key to forearm growth and health, says Greg Rose, who works with athletes at the Titleist Performance Institute. — Milo F. Bryant, Men's Health, 30 Mar. 2023 That led to Stoudemire and Boris Diaw leaving the bench as a scrum broke out that included Horry forearming Raja Bell. — Duane Rankin, azcentral, 18 May 2020 See All Example Sentences for forearm

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The first two months of summer in western Europe have been the hottest on record, the European Union’s climate monitor said Monday, as the continent grapples with devastating wildfires and braces for yet another heatwave.

— Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026
The future appeared to be even more bleak as the archdiocese was bracing for an enrollment of 140 this year and anticipated a $400,000 loss before pulling the plug.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026

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It’s fortified with vitamins and minerals and contains a probiotic formula for digestive health.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
The 78-year-old Larson was poised to be influential inside a potential Democratic majority and has led the party on efforts to expand Social Security benefits and fortify the program into the future.

— Benjamin Siegel, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of fortify

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