indurated 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of induratednext
as in compacted

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indurated

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verb

past tense of indurate
1
as in hardened
to become physically firm or solid clay that had been indurated by long exposure to the summer sun

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2
as in strengthened
to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure such a brutal upbringing could only callous his soul and indurate his heart to the suffering of others

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indurated
  1. hardened
  2. strengthened
  3. compressed
  4. froze
  5. tempered
  6. solid
  7. rigid
  8. unyielding
Verb
  • 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
  • Semi-hardwood cuttings taken in spring and summer, when new growth has hardened a bit is a faster way to propagate mountain ash.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of hardened
Verb
  • That will be especially important because China in recent years has strengthened ties with a belligerent Algiers.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The team’s roster has been strengthened this season with the arrival of rookie forwards Dominique Petrie and Britta Curl-Salemme, as well as Canadian defender Claire Thompson on the back end.
    Carol Schram, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of strengthened
Adjective
  • The shift to a four-day workweek has sparked growing interest in the West, where some companies are beginning to explore compressed hours as a way to attract talent seeking better work-life balance.
    Chris Lau, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Despite the compressed calendar, Ohashi expects the strong performance to continue through December.
    David Moin, WWD, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of compressed
Verb
  • The nearly 20 seconds of McConnell being froze brought on concerns about his overall health.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Rome ran a great route and froze Fred, who had his eyes on me in the back.
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of froze
Adjective
  • The quality of this build is in plain view through the tempered glass panel, with its top-of-the-line components showcasing the latest technology.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Find it on Amazon These Glass Coffee Tables Is Built to Last Made from durable, tempered glass, this funky side table is going to look fantastic in your living room or even next to your bed.
    Savannah Smith, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2024
Definition of tempered
Adjective
  • For context, ArcelorMittal revenues grew 45% between 2020-2022, primarily aided by a solid rally through 2021 on account of rising steel and iron ore prices, as well as restocking across the industry.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • To repurpose my disorientation and anger into something more actionable, solid and firm.
    Rebekah Pahl, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of solid
Adjective
  • This adaptability means you’re not locked into a rigid method.
    Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Together, the observations point to a rigid, mostly solid interior beneath Io’s surface, rather than a global magma ocean — solving a 45-year mystery started by Voyager 1’s observations.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of rigid
Adjective
  • Yet, amidst this upheaval, an unyielding sense of resilience pulses within the very veins of the team.
    Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Not unlike the man who would later offer him a Cabinet position, the candidate seemed impervious to criticism, positioning himself as someone who was delivering inconvenient truths to an unyielding establishment.
    James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of unyielding
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