ANNEALED Synonyms: 113 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in tempered

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verb

past tense of anneal

as in hardened

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

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Adjective

His comments are in stark contrast to some of the more tempered statements corporate CEOs have made about AI replacing human employees.

— Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Councilmember Jose Preciado took a more tempered view on the state’s position, and said the financing question should be separated from broader concerns about the project’s design.

— Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026

Definition of tempered

Verb

The decision to invade emanated from within the political order Putin has fashioned, a system that has been hardened by the war more than it has been transformed.

— MICHAEL KIMMAGE, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
However, the fluidity of his exploration is hardened early on, thanks to a tedious focus on hitting the same beats with little variety or escalation.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of hardened

Verb

But also for the bond that strengthened between coach and quarterback.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Daily cheers for health care professionals and essential workers honored the people who sustained the city and strengthened the bonds between residents.

— Robert W. Snyder, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of strengthened

Verb

There’s a passage in the final movement when the full orchestra, reinforced by trumpets, trombones, tuba, and a thunder roll of timpani, clamber up to a teeth-rattling fortissimo.

— Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026
This clamshell pack from Mystery Ranch has durable materials, solid stitching, and reinforced seams that help keep out dust from bumping around in a Land Cruiser.

— Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of reinforced

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Unlike the makeshift sand berms built by the city, his house is protected by a natural mound fortified with resilient pickleweed.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The offensive line and defensive lines have been stabilized, and hopefully fortified, and a new starting secondary is being tested.

— Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

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