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Christopher Murray
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Unlike tempered glass, which shatters easily, laminated glass is made of two thick pieces of glass sandwiching a type of durable resin called polyvinyl butyral (PVB) and is much more likely to hold together during impact.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
This credit card-sized tracker is made from aluminum and tempered glass.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The three-tier shelf holds up to 12 bottles of wine, and the tempered glass shelves can hold all your favorite bar essentials.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
The tempered glass top won’t break with regular wear and tear and holds up to 75 pounds.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Unlike tempered glass, which shatters easily, laminated glass is made of two thick pieces of glass sandwiching a type of durable resin called polyvinyl butyral (PVB) and is much more likely to hold together during impact.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
This credit card-sized tracker is made from aluminum and tempered glass.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The three-tier shelf holds up to 12 bottles of wine, and the tempered glass shelves can hold all your favorite bar essentials.
—Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempered
Adjective
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The warrior spirit that exists oftentimes comes across as pretty hardened and crusty and cynical.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Microwave one cup of water for three to five minutes to soften hardened food residue, and allow the mixture to sit for up to 15 additional minutes, if needed.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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An Educational Tool As Wikipedia’s use grew, some educators softened their stance, encouraging its use to find leads to sources that students could dig into directly.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
15 Jan. 2026
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Add onion and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2026
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Cowboys’ Dak Attack is the better offense here, and ‘Boys defense has toughened since earlier in the season.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Nov. 2025
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Erivo toughened it up with a blazer leather maxi coat and sky-high silver platform heels.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
27 Oct. 2025
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Characterized by their faded or worn-out effect, as if their original color had been lightened by washing, these beloved jeans stand out for their vintage and carefree air.—
Mayte Salido,
Glamour,
4 Jan. 2026
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That felt like a release valve that lightened an immense amount of tension.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
30 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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One of the clearest signals of a shifting industry is how quickly vertical drama went from being China’s wacky, hyper-compressed format to a growing ecosystem with dedicated platforms, outside investment, and education pipelines.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
29 Dec. 2025
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Auxetic materials grow thicker when stretched and thinner when compressed.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Dec. 2025
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Hegseth has loosely moderated his once categorical opposition to women serving in ground combat roles after years of arguing that women should be excluded from front-line units.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Comments are moderated for adherence to our Community Guidelines.—
Silas Allen,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Starbucks has mitigated its risk in China by forming a joint venture with investment firm Boyu Capital.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
31 Dec. 2025
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Crews also mitigated a small fuel leak from the aircraft after the crash, firefighters said.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Even with the affair, David's alibi appeared to be solid, so Belinda's murder went unsolved for years.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Polka dots bring visual interest without overwhelming a look, pairing easily with solid staples.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Tempered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempered. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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