as in sword
a hand weapon with a length of metal sharpened on one or both sides and usually tapered to a sharp point
drew steel on the bandits, who immediately fled for their lives
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as in to inspire
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
hoped that his inspirational talk would steel the youths in the pursuit of their dreams
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as in to strengthen
to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure
years of running a farm had steeled the hard-bitten woman
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as in to brace
to prepare (oneself) mentally or emotionally
he had spent the previous night steeling himself for the moment when he would demand a raise
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Recent Examples of steel
Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
In 2018, Canada imposed billions of dollars in duties on American goods in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
In two weeks’ time finance minister Rachel Reeves delivers Labour’s first budget, when businesses are steeling themselves for a possible rise in capital gains tax.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 14 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Further along, the batteries are dumped into a column of water leading to a shredder whose mighty steel teeth rip them into tiny pieces.
—Vince Beiser, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
In 2018, Canada imposed billions of dollars in duties on American goods in response to U.S. tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Verb
After going 0-7 in games decided by three points or fewer last season, the Chargers still are trying to steel themselves to make a jump toward winning tight games.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
In two weeks’ time finance minister Rachel Reeves delivers Labour’s first budget, when businesses are steeling themselves for a possible rise in capital gains tax.
—Chris Morris, Fortune Europe, 14 Oct. 2024
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One man in Northampton County offered seven swords to anyone willing to fight the new tax.Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The toy comes to life, fends off some ornery mice with his sword and leads Clara through a wintry dreamworld of dancing Christmas treats.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Dec. 2024
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Through her work and through this book, Nicole inspires and motivates in ways that still surprise me.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 2 Dec. 2024
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Just the name inspires dreams of a plush mattress that will cocoon your body into a state of restful slumber and easy dreaming.Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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However, in the post-military government period from 1987 onward, democratic processes have strengthened political freedom.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Biden’s request to Congress reportedly called for $8 billion for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which helps provide military equipment to Ukraine, fund training of its armed forces and advisory efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s defensive position against Russian aggression.Laura Kelly, The Hill, 4 Dec. 2024
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Her steering wheel, bent and broken, could indicate that Silkwood braced her arms as the impact occurred -- inconsistent with someone being unconscious at the time.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, other portions of the country are also bracing for winter weather conditions especially the Great Lakes region.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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These connections tend to improve public perception and encourage word-of-mouth endorsements.Hao Lam, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Would we be encouraged to throw our smartphones away, at a minimum, and maybe even quit our laptop jobs and dedicate our free time to data-poisoning and blowing up cell towers?Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 2 Dec. 2024
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The sclerosing agent causes the sac to harden and shrink, preventing the reaccumulation of fluid in the space.16 Varicoceles can often be managed with lifestyle changes, like wearing an athletic supporter (jockstrap) and losing weight.Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
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Updated bilateral trade pacts focused on sectors that China dominates—such as critical minerals and pharmaceutical supply chains—would also wean Washington and its partners off the Chinese market and harden them against Beijing’s coercion.Kyle Balzer, Foreign Affairs, 21 Nov. 2024
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Niacinamide helps balance oil production and fortifies the skin’s barrier, which gradually diminishes the appearance of pores.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
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Both towers, which weren’t harmed, were cleaned and fortified.Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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The eating tray can be easily attached and bear up to 30 lbs.Nora Colomer, Fox News, 27 July 2024
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Aggravating factors include fishing, pollution and habitat loss, on top of the species' unusually infrequent and low-yielding breeding patterns – sand tigers don't breed annually, and only bear up to two pups at a time.Kyle Schmidbauer, Fox News, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steel. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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