as in hardy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure
the weather-beaten, inured faces of farmers
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as in strengthened
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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Adjective
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Sweet gum grows 60-75 feet tall and is hardy in Zones 5-9. 06 of 07 Tulip Tree Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera) roots are fleshy and sparse.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2025 -
Trees and shrubs that have historically been hardy in this area can also struggle with frost in the early spring.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The first direct link between alcohol use and cancer was first established in the late 1980s, and evidence for this link has strengthened over time, according to the report.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Jan. 2025
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Dubai Duty Free also strengthened its senior management team with eight senior managers appointed to key roles, including seven UAE nationals.—
Kevin Rozario,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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This romantic number takes design direction from a field of blooming cornflowers and is a pitch-perfect match for ballet flats, a treasured pair of kitten heels, or even sturdy and dependable white sneakers — looking flawless in each and every context.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
15 Mar. 2025
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The exterior is made from a sturdy and durable polycarbonate material that won’t easily wear and tear, even after longhaul travel.—
Megan Schaltegger,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Interestingly, the satellites won’t be hardened against radiation.—
John Koetsier,
Forbes,
18 Dec. 2024
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But the war has hardened Putin’s resolve and narrowed his options.—
Andrea Kendall-Taylor,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
Adjective
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The ad campaign shows pizza on a beach, pizza in a rugged Utah stonescape, and pizza in an untrammeled field of snow.—
Brenda Stolyar,
WIRED,
15 Mar. 2025
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With wind-shielding collars, oversized pockets, and an air of rugged utility, these jackets bring a touch of the fisherman aesthetic to your seasonal lineup.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Secret Service would likely have something to say about that, though the Cybertruck does have a pretty tough exterior.—
Emily Forlini,
PCMAG,
11 Mar. 2025
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The New York Fed survey of consumer expectations showed respondents believe tougher economic conditions are ahead.—
Courtenay Brown,
Axios,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Apply Three Applications a Year For a dense lawn with good green color and moderate growth—as opposed to vigorous growth that demands mowing every four to five days during optimal conditions—fertilize your lawn in late spring, late summer, and again in late fall.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Mar. 2025
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Its vigorous bubble and sharp clean taste makes Agua de Piedra great on its own or as the carbonated component of a nonalcoholic drink or cocktail.—
Khushbu Shah,
Bon Appétit,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Inured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inured. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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