1
as in freezes
to become physically firm or solid
clay that had been indurated by long exposure to the summer sun
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as in strengthens
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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Verb
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The surface freezes first, and the sheet thickens downward.—
Deena Theresa,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026 -
The largest region that produces winter wheat -- the Great Plains stretching from Montana to Texas -- has been hit the hardest by drought as well as some spring freezes, Rippey added.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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Aerobic activity strengthens the heart and conditions the arteries, and even short post-meal walks measurably improve blood flow.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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Aerobic activity strengthens the heart and arteries, and even a short post-meal walk improves circulation measurably.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Leaders start trusting that past wins will carry them forward, and the trust hardens into something that no longer gets examined.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The process relies on urushi, a natural lacquer derived from tree sap that hardens over time into a durable, food-safe coating.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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“Indurates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indurates. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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