INURES Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

inures

verb

present tense third-person singular of inure

as in strengthens

to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure the hardship of army training inured her to the rigors of desert warfare

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If any of the storms intensify and rotation strengthens, a warning may need to be issued.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Oct. 2026
This recognition further strengthens the ongoing collaboration between the Saudi Fashion Commission and Istituto Marangoni, established through a memorandum of understanding signed in 2024.

— Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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