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steeling

VERB

prepare oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brace fortify gird

STRONG

animate cheer embolden encourage harden hearten inspirit prepare rally ready reinforce strengthen

WEAK

buck up grit teeth make up one's mind

Antonyms

STRONGEST

let go weaken

STRONG

bring down depress discourage dishearten dissuade

WEAK

fail

Example Sentences

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The challenge of steeling Taiwan against a blockade starts with energy, in particular the liquefied natural gas used to generate nearly half of Taiwan’s electricity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 8, 2025

He takes several deep breaths, steeling himself, then walks slowly up to the stump.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

But now Thomas stood with his right toe on the stripe, steeling himself for two of the biggest free throws of USC’s season to date.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2025

Small towns and rural enclaves along the path of April’s total solar eclipse are steeling for huge crowds of sun chasers who plan to catch a glimpse of day turning into dusk in North America.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2024

Or perhaps steeling himself for what was to come.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman