as in to harden
to make stronger (as through hardship)
She was annealed by the tragedies of her childhood.
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Recent Examples of anneal
In this instance, after annealing, nanoplastic molecules are physically bound together with the molecules of tetracycline.
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Joe Salas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2024
Kaveh was certainly born a good person, but his overwhelming personal grace and the power of his art were annealed into their pure form by the white-hot fire of his addiction.
—Lauren Groff, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Bound wafers and chips are then heated slowly (a process called annealing) to form stronger chemical bonds.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2024
And researchers from Applied Materials presented progress on a method to radically reduce the time needed for annealing—from hours to just 5 minutes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2024
For applications requiring a more pure silica glass, the residual organics can be removed by annealing the structures at 900° Celsius (1,652° F)—an extra step, granted, but at a much lower temperature than the usual extra sintering step.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 7 July 2023
As expected, the researchers found that annealing the textiles at a temperature of 100 degrees Celsius improved their ability to generate electric charge.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2023
While annealing the textiles was beneficial to both the aligned and random fiber distributions, the team was surprised by which orientation performed better overall.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2023
The bread, annealed and shiny, was all crunch and butter.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2023
Joe Salas, New Atlas, 3 Nov. 2024
Kaveh was certainly born a good person, but his overwhelming personal grace and the power of his art were annealed into their pure form by the white-hot fire of his addiction.
—Lauren Groff, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
Bound wafers and chips are then heated slowly (a process called annealing) to form stronger chemical bonds.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2024
And researchers from Applied Materials presented progress on a method to radically reduce the time needed for annealing—from hours to just 5 minutes.
—IEEE Spectrum, 4 June 2024
For applications requiring a more pure silica glass, the residual organics can be removed by annealing the structures at 900° Celsius (1,652° F)—an extra step, granted, but at a much lower temperature than the usual extra sintering step.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 7 July 2023
As expected, the researchers found that annealing the textiles at a temperature of 100 degrees Celsius improved their ability to generate electric charge.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2023
While annealing the textiles was beneficial to both the aligned and random fiber distributions, the team was surprised by which orientation performed better overall.
—IEEE Spectrum, 10 Dec. 2023
The bread, annealed and shiny, was all crunch and butter.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anneal
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If necessary, place a resealable bag filled with ice over the stain to harden the sap first.Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Allen, the first Black star for a Phillies franchise that was the NL’s last to integrate, had a perspective hardened by his minor-league experience in Little Rock, Ark.Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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According to Yi Shan Lee, MD, a clinical assistant professor in the department of medicine at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, research suggests moderate to vigorous physical activity may increase the brain's ability to create new cells and rewire itself, helping to strengthen memory.Lauryn Higgins, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
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Curiosity is the key to happiness in retirement, and core pursuits are effective vehicles for discovery, but they must be cultivated, strengthened, and expanded over time.Wes Moss, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Iraq has reportedly fortified its border with Syria in recent days and has been in talks with HTS.Brad Dress, The Hill, 10 Dec. 2024
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This latest military activity underscores the ongoing struggle for influence in the Taiwan Strait, as China seeks to assert dominance while Taiwan fortifies its diplomatic and defense strategies.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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However, recent events in Afghanistan have tempered expectations for a transition from Islamic extremism to egalitarian tolerance.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 17 Dec. 2024
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Kamara is still a must-start option in fantasy lineups, but expectations should be tempered to a low-end RB1 or high-end RB2 outlook.Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Mike Lipps reinforces this at Medallia with his six-question framework that comes from Patrick Lencioni’s The Advantage, which asks: What’s our purpose?Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Placing the Christmas Trees on the dunes reduces the number of trees going to the county landfill and helps reinforce the dunes.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Anneal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anneal. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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