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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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • Ryan Poles hasn’t really solidified a single position on the offensive line.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Email’s Enduring Role in the Digital Age Despite predictions of its decline or demise, email has solidified its position as a critical communication channel.
    Tony Bradley, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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 17 Dec. 2024.

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