TEMPERING Synonyms: 67 Similar and Opposite Words

tempering

verb

present participle of temper

as in annealing

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The telecom giant plans to use D-Wave’s quantum annealing technology to tackle complex optimization problems across its network operations.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026
Over the next five years, real value will come from applying quantum principles, such as annealing and probabilistic optimization, to supply chains, finance and logistics before fault-tolerant quantum arrives.

— Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 12 Feb. 2026

Definition of annealing

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Medik8 Advanced Night Ceramide is a rich overnight cream that helps replenish dry skin while softening the look of crepiness, fine lines, and rough texture.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2026
Scientists at the Beckman Institute have been tracking levels of plastic-softening phthalates in the blood of children since before they were born up until age 11.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of softening

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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

Definition of hardening

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By Monday, temperatures begin moderating again, with sunshine and highs returning to the lower to mid 60s.

— Bill Kelly, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Hurley will be a welcome moderating voice in the Senate and a worthy successor to Cunningham, who endorsed her.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of moderating

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Sanders-esque warnings about AI threatening humanity weren’t a focal point, suggesting the DSA camp that’s more focused on mitigating present harms is setting the terms of the conversation, at least in New York.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Some cities in the country are seeing increasingly high rates of cyclists being killed or injured as others are mitigating the risks by installing new bike paths and educating residents on bike safety.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of mitigating

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Today, chatbots can run the actuarial numbers, potentially alleviating some uncertainty concerns by, say, offering a close approximation for achieving life milestones.

— Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
These turnovers also set up touchdowns, alleviating the pent-up stress of the first half.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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