TEMPERING Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

tempering

verb

present participle of temper

as in annealing

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as in softening

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The telecom giant plans to use D-Wave’s quantum annealing technology to tackle complex optimization problems across its network operations.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Over the next five years, real value will come from applying quantum principles, such as annealing and probabilistic optimization, to supply chains, finance and logistics before fault-tolerant quantum arrives.

— Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 12 Feb. 2026

Definition of annealing

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The Sagittarius Moon trines Chiron in your partnership zone, softening the instinct to package every feeling so perfectly that nobody could possibly object.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
China's oil import diet in turn helped ease global demand, softening the upward price effects for the United States, Europe and beyond.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of softening

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September is near the end of the season, so avoid high-nitrogen doses, which can interfere with tuber hardening and storage.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
Hope for finding survivors is fading as rescuers race against time and quickly hardening mud.

— Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of hardening

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The moderating influence of the surrounding Great Lakes often keeps coastal and southern areas warmer, delaying the seasonal breakdown of chlorophyll that reveals the classic yellows, oranges and reds.

— Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
But along with that has come difficulty in moderating the tempo Iraola talked of.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of moderating

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Hochman said while deciding whether or not to seek the death penalty, the DA's office examined the aggravating and mitigating factors and spoke to the victims' family, prosecutors and law enforcement.

— Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026
For Villa, there were mitigating circumstances in this latest defeat by Glasner, yet the worry is they are still being caught with the same punches.

— Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of mitigating

Verb

These turnovers also set up touchdowns, alleviating the pent-up stress of the first half.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Fostering gives cats a temporary home on the way to adoption, alleviating stress on shelters and, in some instances, saving cats’ lives.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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