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Recent Examples of Synonyms for callusing
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As the salmon blackens in a skillet, the spices awaken, encrusting the fish in peppery piquant.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Feb. 2026
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Dirt is everywhere, caking people’s Vans sneakers, and the day is a dull grey as clouds above threaten rain.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2025
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That meant an overnight stay on the mountain in freezing conditions.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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While some lavender species, such as English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia), can tolerate cold temperatures, most varieties will suffer when exposed to consistent winds and freezing conditions.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
27 Apr. 2026
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When conditions are right for hardening off and planting your seedlings, continue to monitor weather conditions.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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In fire-prone areas, Cal Fire and local fire departments already enforce defensible space rules, and building codes require home hardening like covering vents with mesh to prevent embers from entering the house.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The machine dryer agitates the clothing and prevents fibers from stiffening during drying, which is why clothing comes out feeling soft.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
23 Feb. 2026
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The Czech Republic’s new government will seek to transform the defense industry into an engine of the nation’s export economy as the flagship auto sector faces stiffening competition, Karel Havlicek, minister for industry and trade, told us.—
Suzanne Lynch,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Starches swell with heat and water, gelatinizing to give dough its airy lift.—
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Sonny finished his final year at Ohio State as a first-team All-Big Ten selection, solidifying himself as one of the best linebackers in the country.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is solidifying the US dollar’s dominant role in global trade, according to one measure of activity in the interbank foreign-exchange markets.—
Carter Johnson,
Bloomberg,
23 Apr. 2026
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Slowing and congealing the formless language of my thoughts.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Callusing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/callusing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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