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Recent Examples of tempered
Dennis Romero, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Clarke has treaded a tempered path, spending the 2024 playoffs in the minors while the Kings were defenestrated by Edmonton and seeing some healthy scratches last year as well as notable constraints when dressed.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 6 Oct. 2025
The tempered glass top won’t break with regular wear and tear and holds up to 75 pounds.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Unlike tempered glass, which shatters easily, laminated glass is made of two thick pieces of glass sandwiching a type of durable resin called polyvinyl butyral (PVB) and is much more likely to hold together during impact.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
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The zoo said the breached panel was composed of three layers of tempered glass.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2025
Clarke has treaded a tempered path, spending the 2024 playoffs in the minors while the Kings were defenestrated by Edmonton and seeing some healthy scratches last year as well as notable constraints when dressed.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 6 Oct. 2025
The tempered glass top won’t break with regular wear and tear and holds up to 75 pounds.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Unlike tempered glass, which shatters easily, laminated glass is made of two thick pieces of glass sandwiching a type of durable resin called polyvinyl butyral (PVB) and is much more likely to hold together during impact.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempered
Adjective
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They were armed with powerful, hardened beaks and likely had high intelligence.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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This long-range missile has been operational since 2006 and is designed for deep strikes against hardened targets.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This hit, however, has been softened by the fact that Robinhood has succeeded in growing other business lines, notably banking and prediction markets, allowing its overall revenue to remain steady.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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When the roasted oysters arrive, their usual brininess is softened by a fragrant coconut curry and sharp Asiago cheese.—
Natalie Hoy,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Scheffler started hot but cooled off as conditions toughened later in the day.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
10 Apr. 2026
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On her feet were a pair of custom Conquillas by Christian Louboutin, referencing the memorable fall winter 2014 shoes with a spiked silhouette and heelless platform—toughened up, but still reminiscent of the super-arched shoes of the Barbie era.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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The filmmakers have lightened and brightened their source material to a kid-friendly degree — even the English countryside, as glisteningly shot by George Steel, has never looked less overcast.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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Your family will never know that this casserole is lightened-up for a healthier spin on the classic dinner dish.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Artificial intelligence claims can be particularly difficult to verify during compressed deal timelines.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Ignoring Vertical Space Keeping everything at eye level creates a compressed, horizontal feel that can make a small bathroom seem shorter and more confined.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The discussion was moderated by Erica Halpern, chief executive officer of Amplified Impact Partners.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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The session will be moderated by Michael Schneider.—
William Earl,
Variety,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Those teams’ respective front office heads, Rob Pelinka and Tim Connelly, should take a bow for making moves that have mitigated the damage.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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But don’t overlook that California’s construction efforts have modestly mitigated the pain in the wallet.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is a solid and affordable Ethernet cable that is sufficient for most homes.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Combined with flexible plan options and solid customer support, Cinch is a reliable choice for anyone seeking affordable home warranties without sacrificing quality.—
Alora Bopray,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Tempered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempered. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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