case-hardening

verb

present participle of case-harden
as in tempering

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  1. annealing
  2. crystallizing
  3. stiffening
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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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  • There was also a sense of celebration at completing five years of the three day, bi-annual event, which has been crystallizing and finding a sharper focus each season.
    — Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Some fortunes, however, are already crystallizing into deeds.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of crystallizing
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  • Avoiding harsh chemicals like bleach, fabric softeners, and the like will help keep your robe soft and absorbent as these formulas could break down the fabric, leave behind fabric-stiffening residue, or cause pilling and other concerns.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Offering a 35% incentive aimed at stiffening up jobs here and enticing post-production to relocate to the Golden State, AB 2319 is racing toward a vote in the state Senate by next week once the bill is in final shape.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of stiffening
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“Case-hardening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/case-hardening. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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