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noun

Definition of steelsnext
plural of steel
as in swords
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of steel
1
as in inspires
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 strengthens
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 braces
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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  1. swords
  2. inspires
  3. strengthens
  4. braces
  5. encourages
  6. hardens
Noun
  • One man in Northampton County offered seven swords to anyone willing to fight the new tax.
    Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Several other artifacts were discovered at the site, including pieces of broken swords and daggers, plus household items like fishhooks, clothing fasteners, pieces of copper vessels and more, per the research.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of swords
Verb
  • Similarly, Fox Sports and NBC Sports have highlighted LeBron James as a prime example, noting how his perseverance inspires teammates to rise above challenges and deliver peak performance.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Intentionally Showcasing Teamwork for Young Viewers When thinking on the things that kids and families can benefit from watching this new series, Oxley hopes that the show inspires kids to understand that anyone can be a hero.
    Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of inspires
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  • This steadfast focus not only strengthens the brand’s connection with its audience but also distinguishes it in a crowded entertainment landscape.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This new finding challenges earlier results and strengthens the case that Jupiter-family comets — short-period comets that orbit the sun in less than 20 years — could have been crucial in delivering water to early Earth.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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  • Taipei/Hong Kong CNN — Multiple formations of Chinese naval and coast guard vessels are moving in waters around the Taiwan Strait and the Western Pacific, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Monday, as the island braces for potential military drills by Beijing.
    Wayne Chang, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Videos from overnight into Friday showed hundreds of vehicles lining the highway out of Homs, as the city braces for violence that may come during clashes between the rebels and the regime.
    Eyad Kourdi, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of braces
Verb
  • However, in such situations, Ward encourages people to accept the gift graciously and acknowledge the gift giver for their thoughtfulness, which is rewarding on both sides.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • For those families who consider gift giving a nonnegotiable aspect of the holidays, Ward encourages people to buy something small to avoid confrontations.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of encourages
Verb
  • Cancer Black Moon Lilith in Cancer hardens their heart as a form of emotional protection.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Honor has engineered a gel that rapidly hardens on impact to reduce the impact damage.
    Ewan Spence, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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