steadies 1 of 2

noun

Definition of steadiesnext
plural of steady
as in flames

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steadies

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verb

present tense third-person singular of steady
as in underlies

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  1. underlies
  2. lovers
  3. sustains
Verb
  • The goal was to figure out whether training in the cold would boost mitochondria levels, which is one of the key adaptations that underlies aerobic fitness.
    Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 17 Dec. 2024
  • This basic setup underlies transformers in a wide range of sizes.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of underlies
Noun
  • The Gold Coast’s coastline is ideal for beach lovers.
    Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The brand is led by a passionate team of pet lovers who recognize that dogs and cats are individuals with their own personalities, preferences and needs.
    FunnyFuzzy Contributor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of lovers
Verb
  • This strategic approach effectively gains and sustains ongoing interaction.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • What sustains a show is whether a love affair feels deep, whether a character comes by a change in perspective honestly.
    Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of sustains
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“Steadies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadies. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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