CALLUSED Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

callused

verb

past tense of callus

as in caked

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Holden’s vignettes are caked in grime and emerge at a reckless pace.

— Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
The army has published footage of rescues via helicopter, and of people being pulled out of the hydropower tunnels, completely caked in mud.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of caked

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Paris Texas’ spring 2027 collection, presented in Milan, is betting big on statement wedge styles, including the Wanda encrusted with crystals and the Romy featuring a cork wedge with a galvanized gold finish.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
On their way to the Bahamas in 1940, where the duke would serve as governor, Simpson sported one of her new creations, a blazing Cartier flamingo brooch, encrusted with diamonds, emeralds, citrines, rubies, and sapphires.

— Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of encrusted

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Now the companies that recover fastest treat a short, honest, imperfect first statement as more valuable than a polished one that arrives after the narrative has already hardened.

— Ronn Torossian, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
But fair reporting has been the exception, and in the space left by our silence, speculation has hardened into something being treated as fact.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of hardened

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This Mexican restaurant in Clearfork is known for its brisket tacos and strong drinks – their froze with rose and vodka has a two-drink limit.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Brazil and Argentina froze systems after changes of government, including awards already won.

— Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of froze

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The Chiefs’ defense stiffened and Indy faced a fourth-and-8 from the 15-yard line.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
But after a quick touchdown drive to take a 34-27 lead, the Oregon defense stiffened, and closed out the win with back-to-back stops.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of stiffened

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Tucker solidified its hold on first place in the AJC Varsity Improvement Tracker with its 20-7 victory over Southwest DeKalb last week.

— Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Three spots have been all but solidified in tackles Samson Okunlola and Matt McCoy as well as center Ryan Rodriguez.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of solidified

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