anneals

verb

Definition of annealsnext
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. reinforces
Verb
  • Seeing and decrying enemies at every turn inevitably hardens those opponents against you.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Cancer Black Moon Lilith in Cancer hardens their heart as a form of emotional protection.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of hardens
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  • As Harvard Business Review notes, leaders who regularly reflect on their experiences gain self-awareness, which strengthens decision-making and leadership effectiveness.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Leaders in Washington should also pursue a proactive and affirmative agenda that builds our domestic fabrication and packaging capacity, strengthens our research and design ecosystem, and creates new demand for Made-in-America chips at home and overseas.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of strengthens
Verb
  • Covering such varied stories reinforces the importance of empathy and understanding in storytelling.
    Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Dec. 2024
  • This approach ensures that the podcast reinforces the company's core values and mission in a way that resonates with employees.
    Fatima Zaidi, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of reinforces
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