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Recent Examples of tempered
Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The zoo said the breached panel was composed of three layers of tempered glass.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Clarke has treaded a tempered path, spending the 2024 playoffs in the minors while the Kings were defenestrated by Edmonton and seeing some healthy scratches last year as well as notable constraints when dressed.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 6 Oct. 2025
The tempered glass top won’t break with regular wear and tear and holds up to 75 pounds.
—Christopher Murray
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Adjective
The Crock-Pot’s tempered glass lid and stoneware insert are dishwasher safe, making cleanup way faster.
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
The zoo said the breached panel was composed of three layers of tempered glass.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Clarke has treaded a tempered path, spending the 2024 playoffs in the minors while the Kings were defenestrated by Edmonton and seeing some healthy scratches last year as well as notable constraints when dressed.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 6 Oct. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempered
Adjective
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With Hathaway as a hardened journalist who haplessly lands herself into the center of a conflict in El Salvador, the film is somewhat at sea, allowing itself and the audience to get swept away by an unmoored plot.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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That step would signal a change in how the military plans to counter hardened and time-sensitive targets in the region.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This hit, however, has been softened by the fact that Robinhood has succeeded in growing other business lines, notably banking and prediction markets, allowing its overall revenue to remain steady.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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When the roasted oysters arrive, their usual brininess is softened by a fragrant coconut curry and sharp Asiago cheese.—
Natalie Hoy,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Scheffler started hot but cooled off as conditions toughened later in the day.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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On her feet were a pair of custom Conquillas by Christian Louboutin, referencing the memorable fall winter 2014 shoes with a spiked silhouette and heelless platform—toughened up, but still reminiscent of the super-arched shoes of the Barbie era.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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But he was known also for an ever-ready smile, an unflappable temperament and unassuming demeanor, an ego-less willingness to pitch in to help other reporters on stories large and small, and a quirky sense of humor that lightened the stress of many a deadline.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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The filmmakers have lightened and brightened their source material to a kid-friendly degree — even the English countryside, as glisteningly shot by George Steel, has never looked less overcast.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The processing element tiles operate on compressed matrices, eliminating all unnecessary and ineffectual computation.—
Olivia Hsu,
IEEE Spectrum,
28 Apr. 2026
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The push to move forward has the support of both the White House and many in the press corps, even as organizers face the challenge of reassembling the event under heightened security concerns and a compressed timeline.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Apr. 2026
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Thursday's debate will be moderated by WWJ Newsradio 950 anchor Jackie Paige, with panelists including Charlie LeDuff of the Michigan Enjoyer, Kaitlyn Buss of the Detroit News, and Charlie Langton from FOX 2.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Emmy winner Armstrong, who wrote HBO smash Succession and the likes of Mountainhead and Peep Show, will feature in a keynote moderated by CBC Q’s Tom Power, while Hazardous History host Winkler will appear in an In Conversation talk to look at his career and latest creative work.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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National Geographic notes that dandelion roots can loosen compacted ground, improving aeration and reducing erosion.—
Ryan Brennan
May 1,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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These risks can be mitigated through careful planning around key legal factors, including California corporate, probate, and community property laws, restrictions imposed by your business’s governing documents, and estate, income, and property tax exposure.—
Fennemore,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Tempered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempered. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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