ANNEALS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

anneals

verb

present tense third-person singular of anneal

as in hardens

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

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The thermometer scenario is about whether harvest volatility quietly hardens into harvest decline.

— Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Once pressure hardens into price, policy, habit, infrastructure, or culture, the choices narrow.

— Frank Diana, Time, 30 July 2026

Definition of hardens

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Reducing risk over several years not only strengthens your negotiating position but also creates a healthier, more resilient company.

— Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Supporting our employees reduces burnout, improves retention, strengthens decision-making and helps ensure exceptional service for Washington County residents.

— Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of strengthens

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Inside, soy proteins repair and strengthen, copper peptides stimulate keratin production–aka the protein that fortifies and minimizes frizz–and pro-B vitamins amplify fullness.

— Ellie Davis, Vogue, 25 June 2026
The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 June 2026

Definition of fortifies

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This reinforces the broader shift toward non-ownership models such as rental and resale that Hauteline is leading.

— Sharon Edelson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
The relative improvement reinforces CHD's defensive appeal, suggesting its low-beta profile is being rewarded as market volatility rises.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

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