as in tempered
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as in hardened
to make stronger (as through hardship)
She was annealed by the tragedies of her childhood.
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Adjective
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The super-senior brings a fiery magnitude that lifts his tempered Bulldogs.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026 -
Georgia has similar ambitions, if a tad more tempered.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But their hearts were hardened.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
24 Apr. 2026
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The judges also said the district court’s ruling violated a 1996 federal law that hardened immigration enforcement and restricted judicial power on immigration.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The structure helps create opportunities for emerging artists to be recognized alongside more seasoned peers.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Jessie Eldridge was tabbed as a seasoned goal scorer with legitimate offensive flair when Boston dealt Theresa Schafzahl to the Seattle Torrent in March.—
Jason Cooke,
Boston Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In 2025, state legislators strengthened that law by adding additional protections.—
Karen Brown,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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Her approach reflects a belief that leadership is strengthened through curiosity, adaptability and persistence.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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The trade deadline additions and the strong finish only reinforced that.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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The Supreme Court later reinforced those interpretations, enabling Maduro to run for president while serving as acting head of state.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Bianco, meanwhile, fortified his position as a law and order candidate.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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This CeraVe moisturizer is fortified with SPF 30 to protect against the sun’s rays, all while hydrating your skin and repairing its barrier.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Annealed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annealed. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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