anneals

verb

present tense third-person singular of anneal
as in hardens
to make stronger (as through hardship) She was annealed by the tragedies of her childhood.

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  1. hardens
  2. strengthens
  3. fortifies
  4. reinforces
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  • This buildup, called plaque, narrows and hardens the arteries, causing health problems.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Oil prices are ticking up, as Iran hardens its stance over control of the Strait of Hormuz and other demands to end the war, dashing hopes for a quick deal to reopen the waterway.
    — Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of hardens
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  • Your authority strengthens when your private foundation is not treated as optional.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 21 Aug. 2026
  • However, the same methodology was used throughout the study period, which strengthens the finding of an increase over time.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of strengthens
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  • Inside, soy proteins repair and strengthen, copper peptides stimulate keratin production–aka the protein that fortifies and minimizes frizz–and pro-B vitamins amplify fullness.
    — Ellie Davis, Vogue, 25 June 2026
  • The Olive and June product can also be applied daily to bare nails as an intensive strengthening treatment that not only fortifies your claws, but also repairs ridges, discoloration, and pesky peeling along the way.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 3 June 2026
Definition of fortifies
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  • Böker reinforces the scales at the tool's ends with nickel-silver bolsters.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The handling of the Epstein files by Republicans reinforces the observation of ordinary Americans that wealthy and well-connected one-percenters have been and continue to be treated differently from ordinary citizens.
    — Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of reinforces
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