ANNEALS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

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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As patterns become clear and predictable, the organization hardens them into deterministic rules.

— Jakob Freund, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Practically overnight, Sylvia’s cozy attitude toward the girl hardens into coolness, impatience and neglect.

— Natalia Winkelman, Variety, 16 June 2026

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Denmark will buy two Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, giving its military a dedicated anti-submarine capability as NATO strengthens its focus on securing the Arctic and North Atlantic against growing undersea threats.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
But his latest novel, in its shortcomings, only strengthens the case that noir will stagnate if it isn’t perpetually refreshed by new generations.

— Carolyn Kellogg, The Atlantic, 8 July 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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If any of these terms or steps seem obscure to you, that just reinforces my point.

— Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
The laminate reinforces the glass to create a shatter-resistant barrier, preventing shards of glass from flying out during extreme weather.

— Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

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