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adjective

Definition of induratednext
as in compacted

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indurated

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verb

past tense of indurate
1
as in hardened
to become physically firm or solid clay that had been indurated by long exposure to the summer sun

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2
as in strengthened
to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure such a brutal upbringing could only callous his soul and indurate his heart to the suffering of others

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indurated
  1. compacted
  2. hardened
  3. strengthened
  4. compressed
  5. froze
  6. tempered
  7. solid
  8. rigid
Adjective
  • National Geographic notes that dandelion roots can loosen compacted ground, improving aeration and reducing erosion.
    — Ryan Brennan May 1, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Definition of compacted
Verb
  • The early search web was an experimental stage where the rules had not hardened, and the feedback loop between publishers and engines was still manageable and easier to test and interpret.
    — Alan Bradley, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026
  • King has been hardened by years on the streets and Etna seems traumatized having endured mass violence, left an isolated refugee after nearly all the humans and dogs in his unit perish.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of hardened
Verb
  • Nashville strengthened its push for the Supporters’ Shield and extended its lead to 5 points over Inter Miami on a night Lionel Messi again failed to convert a penalty.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • California in 2015 enacted a law that strengthened vaccine requirements for schoolchildren.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of strengthened
Adjective
  • The difference likely is multifold and surely part of a cumulative effect of compressed offseasons after playing 21 postseason games in the previous seven seasons.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The special primary, which took place just a month after Lindsey Graham's death, meant a compressed and sometimes chaotic campaign for the 10 candidates who ran to replace him.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of compressed
Verb
  • China’s imports of LNG from Russia across all routes surged nearly 28% in the first half of the year by volume as LNG exports from the Middle East froze due to the US-Iran war.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The Treasury Department on Friday froze the assets of Sargeant’s offshore company that participates in Venezuelan oil-producing ventures, according to people with knowledge of the measure who declined to speak about it publicly.
    — Patricia Garip, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of froze
Adjective
  • His comments are in stark contrast to some of the more tempered statements corporate CEOs have made about AI replacing human employees.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
  • Councilmember Jose Preciado took a more tempered view on the state’s position, and said the financing question should be separated from broader concerns about the project’s design.
    — Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Definition of tempered
Adjective
  • There's some solid Santa Maria-style BBQ tri-tip, as well as Tex Mex classics like nachos and quesadillas alongside a variety of burgers and fries.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Ryan Christie, Lewis Cook and Alex Toth are solid rotation options in midfield.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of solid
Adjective
  • November 22 – December 21 Fresh laughter loosens rigid thinking and plans.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Fresh laughter loosens rigid thinking and plans.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 10 Aug. 2026
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“Indurated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indurated. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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