as in hardening
to make stronger (as through hardship)
She was annealed by the tragedies of her childhood.
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Recent Examples of annealing
Engineers sparingly tried annealing hardware space, so Juno's experience could be instructive for future missions.
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Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Workable quantum solutions that make use of annealing systems are now in use.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Quantum annealing algorithm works like guiding a ball Published in the Chinese Journal of Computers, the research’s second approach is based on the quantum annealing algorithm fused with mathematical methods of crypto-graphic attacks to optimize the attacks on cryptographic components.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2024
After annealing, the links are strong covalent bonds [below].
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2024
Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Workable quantum solutions that make use of annealing systems are now in use.
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Quantum annealing algorithm works like guiding a ball Published in the Chinese Journal of Computers, the research’s second approach is based on the quantum annealing algorithm fused with mathematical methods of crypto-graphic attacks to optimize the attacks on cryptographic components.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2024
After annealing, the links are strong covalent bonds [below].
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for annealing
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Some evidence suggests beta-glucan prevents atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) and neurodegenerative diseases.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
5 Nov. 2025
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This time, the cracks appear to be hardening.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
1 Nov. 2025
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The Corps proposed strengthening the bank by implementing riprap, or rocks.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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According to the National Weather Service, a strengthening cold front is making its way across the country toward Nashville.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Nov. 2025
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But critics and former employees who spoke with CNN say the AI company has long known of the dangers of the tool’s tendency toward sycophancy – repeatedly reinforcing and encouraging any kind of input – particularly for users who are distressed or mentally ill.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Under his leadership, Brioni underwent an operational reorganisation and experienced strong growth momentum, reinforcing its position in the luxury menswear landscape, according to its parent company Kering.—
Vogue Business Team,
Vogue,
4 Nov. 2025
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The moniker beaver moon marks the time of year when beavers begin preparing for the winter by fortifying dams and lodges and stocking up on food.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the All’s Fair actress and soon-to-be-attorney has been quietly fortifying her Hidden Hills compound.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Annealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annealing. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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