callused

verb

Definition of callusednext
past tense of callus
as in incrusted

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  1. hardened
  2. froze
  3. solidified
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  • Interestingly, the satellites won’t be hardened against radiation.
    John Koetsier, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • But the war has hardened Putin’s resolve and narrowed his options.
    Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of hardened
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  • The fumble froze the Chicago linebackers and allowed Musgrave to leak out for a big gain.
    Colton Pouncy, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Others said the application process froze or produced error messages.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of froze
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  • Her commitment paid off, as her advocacy efforts gained traction and her impact on Louisiana’s cannabis landscape solidified.
    Javier Hasse, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
  • This dedication to heritage and quality has solidified its reputation for producing exceptional single malt Scotch whiskies.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of solidified
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callus

callused

calluses

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“Callused.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/callused. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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