steeled 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of steelednext
as in armed

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steeled

2 of 2

verb

past tense of steel
1
as in inspired
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 strengthened
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 braced
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 Synonyms for steeled
  1. armed
  2. inspired
  3. strengthened
  4. braced
  5. fortified
  6. encouraged
  7. hardened
Adjective
  • The public sentiment has led companies to close headquarters, scrub their websites of top executives’ photographs and increase armed security details for key leaders as a safety precaution.
    Kara Scannell, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Tight security surrounded the funeral, with armed guards and eulogies were broadcast via loudspeakers.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of armed
Verb
  • The title was likely inspired by the years of abuse Gypsy allegedly faced at the hands of her mother as a victim of Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The studio provides beautiful ceramics inspired by restaurant and food cultures, specifically Chinatowns.
    Ahmed Ali Akbar, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspired
Verb
  • That will be especially important because China in recent years has strengthened ties with a belligerent Algiers.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Under the Biden administration, Attorney General Merrick Garland strengthened the Justice Department's policy relating to the news media.
    Ryan Lucas, NPR, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of strengthened
Verb
  • Although on a photo set and far removed from any track and field arena, her frame appears braced to race.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The bitcoin price has more than doubled this year as a perfect storm hits the crypto market—with traders now braced for a game-changer this week.
    Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of braced
Adjective
  • Madinat al-Zahra was a fortified city on the outskirts of present-day Córdoba, Spain.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • While the question of whether Israeli Air Force can penetrate some of the fortified Iranian installations remains, insight into this ability was provided in September when Israel eliminated Hezbollah's leader Hassan Nasrallah.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of fortified
Verb
  • Learning Plans Employees were encouraged to submit their learning plans along with their work schedules.
    Praveen Andapalli, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of encouraged
Verb
  • Allen, the first Black star for a Phillies franchise that was the NL’s last to integrate, had a perspective hardened by his minor-league experience in Little Rock, Ark.
    Tyler Kepner, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Semi-hardwood cuttings taken in spring and summer, when new growth has hardened a bit is a faster way to propagate mountain ash.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Nov. 2024
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