anneals

present tense third-person singular of anneal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for anneals
Verb
  • When a partner continually feels trapped behind excuses or counterattacks, the original frustration then hardens into resentment.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • But as Beijing hardens its ties with Russia, North Korea and other nations unfriendly to the West, the emergence of two camps and the contest between them appears clearer than ever.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Much of the Bahamas are expected to be soaked — with six to twelve inches of rain in the heaviest spots near the northwest — and be swept by winds of 45 mph and up as the depression strengthens into Tropical Storm Imelda as early as today.
    Alex Harris Updated September 28, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
  • Rooted in the land-grant tradition, the UA System expands access to academic, practical, and professional opportunities, fosters intellectual growth and student success, promotes discovery and public service, and strengthens Arkansas's economy, health, and culture.
    Ryan Anderson, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Trying to stay ahead of the game, for Dick’s the acquisition of Foot Locker also fortifies relationships with Nike and Adidas, which still dominate global footwear sales, and gives Dick’s negotiating leverage.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The future Hall of Famer only fortifies the talented roster, and gives Houston an experienced star who has the championship hardware to prove it.
    Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • By linking enrichment, missile capabilities, and support for Palestinian resistance, the senior cleric reinforces a hard-line posture that could further complicate diplomatic efforts and destabilize the region.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Over time, dysfunctional breathing reinforces poor posture and scapular instability.
    Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Anneals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anneals. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on anneals

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!