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adjective

Definition of inurednext
as in hardy
able to withstand hardship, strain, or exposure the weather-beaten, inured faces of farmers

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verb

past tense of inure
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inured
  1. hardy
  2. strengthened
  3. sturdy
  4. hardened
  5. strong
  6. rugged
  7. tough
  8. vigorous
Adjective
  • Stand-up comedian Whitney Cicero, 54, from Los Angeles took to Instagram to reveal all the quirky reasons why her generation (people born between 1965 and 1980) are some of the toughest and most hardy people out there.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Although all the patients ultimately recovered, the mutation represents an unsettling new development in a battle against a tiny but hardy foe.
    Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of hardy
Verb
  • Economic Benefits and Future Challenges The shale industry’s growth has provided numerous jobs, strengthened local economies in production hubs, and bolstered national energy security.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Comments on the new Volvo seem to have strengthened their loyal customer base and perhaps even expanded it further.
    Zain Jaffer, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of strengthened
Adjective
  • This seven-piece tool set from Walmart comes with a sturdy yet lightweight stool.
    Fox News, Fox News, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Bougainvillea scrambles from pots onto sturdy lattices.
    Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of sturdy
Verb
  • The war has hardened Putin’s resolve and narrowed his options.
    Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Interestingly, the satellites won’t be hardened against radiation.
    John Koetsier, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of hardened
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of strong
Adjective
  • South Eleuthera: With deserted beaches, rugged cliffs and a beautiful marina, South Eleuthera offers a glimpse of untouched Bahamian beauty.
    Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Known for its rugged terrain and challenging road conditions, the area often presents hazards for long-distance travel.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of rugged
Adjective
  • Carro, known for his tough stance on crime and his experience with cases involving terrorism enhancements, will play a key role in shaping the trial's proceedings.
    Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Kraft is going to have a tough decision ahead of him if the Patriots finish this season with just three wins.
    Chad Graff, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of tough
Adjective
  • Almost immediately his attorney, Franklin D. Rosenblatt, said there would be a vigorous defense effort for King.
    Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
  • And back to what Trump is spouting about; this cascade started with the vigorous free press of our reporters and their competitors at the other news outlets covering the NYPD.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of vigorous
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