INDURATING Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

indurating

verb

present participle of indurate

as in freezing

to become physically firm or solid clay that had been indurated by long exposure to the summer sun

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as in strengthening

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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Measures include freezing the civil service pay index and tightening reimbursement for sick leave.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2026
Two Utah residents who hiked Mount Shasta in Northern California were rescued after they became stranded during a perilous 36-hour journey through freezing conditions.

— Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

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These questions shift technology governance from managing individual problems toward strengthening organizational adaptability.

— Chandini Sheeba, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Eizenkot has campaigned on restoring public trust in government, strengthening Israel’s security, and preserving its foundation as a Jewish democracy.

— Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Oct. 2026

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The result, DiStefano said, is homeowners who spend tens of thousands of dollars hardening their houses and still get non-renewed.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Allen says homeowners who spend money hardening their properties, including making homes more resistant to wildfires, should receive meaningful benefits from insurers for lowering their risk.

— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026

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