callused

verb

past tense of callus
as in caked

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  1. caked
  2. encrusted
  3. hardened
  4. froze
  5. stiffened
  6. congealed
  7. concreted
  8. solidified
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  • The Hummer was found caked with mud, which Parker’s mother and sister said earlier this year was unusual and not from the driveway of the home that Parker shared with her mother.
    — Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Holden’s vignettes are caked in grime and emerge at a reckless pace.
    — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of caked
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  • For the return of Victoria’s Secret’s pricey and gemstone-encrusted Fantasy Bra—the first time the brand has put it on its runway since 2018—team VS needed a model who is not merely of the moment, but transcends it.
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of encrusted
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  • The building materials are fire-resistant, as are the windows, and the eaves are fire-hardened as well.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Formula One did not return to South Africa in 1986, as international protest over apartheid hardened.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of hardened
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  • Ashby froze him with a backdoor breaking ball to make it 3-2, then Díaz attempted to check his swing but didn’t get the call, throwing up his arms in frustration.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • 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
Definition of froze
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  • However, for someone with a preexisting condition such as pulmonary fibrosis – where the tissue of the lungs has stiffened and can no longer stretch to full capacity – a viral infection may make their condition worse.
    — Karin Wuertz-Kozak, The Conversation, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Texas stiffened and took the 21-point lead to the locker room.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of stiffened
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  • The brake cylinder fluid had congealed to the consistency of sand.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Nu Jazz are a New York supergroup that’s congealed out of a handful of overlapping scenes.
    — Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 23 July 2026
Definition of congealed
Verb
  • Much of that growth has been concreted at the very top.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of concreted
Verb
  • Castro has solidified his place as one of the defining voices of Latin pop and romantic music.
    — Natalia Cano, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2026
  • New England has solidified its pass protection lately but Maye can get somewhat risky.
    — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of solidified
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