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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anneals
  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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  • Every solution is designed to augment human expertise rather than replace it, ensuring AI strengthens decision-making while maintaining accountability, transparency, and trust.
    — Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The investment also strengthens Winnipeg’s position in a specialized part of the aerospace supply chain.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of strengthens
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  • Defensively, the return of Daley and Wyatt fortifies a line that already had two other starters back in Mario Landino and Tyrique Tucker.
    — Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of fortifies
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  • The flexible polymer, meanwhile, reinforces the structure and improves its elasticity.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Bitcoin's recent rebound puts the spotlight back on its role as a hedge against fiscal risk and reinforces Robbie Mitchnick's long held view that the crypto asset serves to diversity portfolios, and isn't just another risk asset.
    — Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of reinforces
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“Anneals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anneals. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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