anneal

verb

Definition of annealnext
as in to harden
to make stronger (as through hardship) She was annealed by the tragedies of her childhood.

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Recent Examples of anneal Engineers sparingly tried annealing hardware space, so Juno's experience could be instructive for future missions. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025 They’re served in a heap in a bowl, the logs of potato annealed, shiny and splotched with balsamic vinegar. — Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025 Workable quantum solutions that make use of annealing systems are now in use. — Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025 After annealing, the links are strong covalent bonds [below]. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for anneal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anneal
  1. harden
  2. strengthen
  3. fortify
  4. temper
  5. reinforce
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  • The thermometer scenario is about whether harvest volatility quietly hardens into harvest decline.
    — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • As offshore wind expands globally, finding cost-effective ways to harden infrastructure in seismic zones is vital.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
Definition of harden
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  • Ultimately, leveraging salary transparency allows for informed decisions, guiding learning and strengthening professional value for future opportunities.
    — Sho Dewan, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • These same advantages have strengthened Washington’s ability to shape global legal norms.
    — Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of strengthen
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  • The decision comes on the heels of a trade deadline in which Pittsburgh, seeking to end a decade-long playoff drought, fortified its leaky bullpen with a series of moves, including acquiring prominent reliever Luke Weaver from the New York Mets.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Identify fortified non-dairy substitutions for milk and yogurt.
    — PubSubHub User, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of fortify
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  • As their rates are lower, that’s helped temper the Treasury’s costs.
    — Greg Ritchie, Fortune, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Slowly ladle some of the hot milk rice mixture into the bowl while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026
Definition of temper
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  • Football introduces more students and families to the university and reinforces that a local, affordable higher education option with Division I athletics exists right on the South Side.
    — Monique Carroll, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Over the years, Vizard has watched visitors come to the farm to admire the birds, reinforcing her belief that the farm should continue to be used as an open space.
    — Tran Chau, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of reinforce

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