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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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Mr. Wertman senses “a system steeling itself for impact.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

They might have been steeling themselves for some thunder and lightning from the fans.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

I’ve been steeling myself to face an empty nest for months now, but in many ways she is already gone.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

Six months after Evan Gershkovich was arrested by Russian security services, accused of espionage and sent to a notoriously harsh Moscow prison, his family is steeling for an indeterminable wait.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2023

I walk into the house, steeling myself for the inquisition.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed