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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The hardening public mood in both capitals reinforces hawkish instincts.—
Lizzi C. Lee,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
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Over time, this plaque buildup can lead to hardening and narrowing of the arteries.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Sherman Phoenix board of directors has committed to strengthening leadership and accountability.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Office of Special Education is tasked with supporting and monitoring state compliance and strengthening special education services covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).—
K. Ward Cummings,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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His campaign has drawn high-profile endorsements from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Bernie Sanders, reinforcing his status as the left’s standard-bearer in the race.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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The images are complemented by a throwback-style video recorded with early 2000s camcorder technology, reinforcing Re/Done’s typical affinity for vintage visuals.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Hunter, acquired at the trade deadline last season in a move viewed at the time as fortifying an already stout roster, will likely be a mainstay in the starting lineup, at least while Strus is out.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Once that decision is made, Posey and the rest of the Giants’ brass will shift its attention to fortifying their roster, generally, and their pitching depth, specifically.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Annealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annealing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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