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
Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2025
In mid-March, the European Union (EU) announced retaliatory tariffs against Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs on approximately $28 billion of U.S. exports.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
A.o. Scott, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Recall huge longshot Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike won this race on his way to steeling the 2022 Kentucky Derby at 80/1 parimutual odds.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The impending hit comes on top of other U.S. tariffs planned globally on steel and aluminum, and at a time when competition from China, and the transition to electric vehicles, is already pressuring automakers.
—Arkansas Online, 27 Mar. 2025
In mid-March, the European Union (EU) announced retaliatory tariffs against Trump's steel and aluminum tariffs on approximately $28 billion of U.S. exports.
—Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
The speaker here is one of those men — summoning his courage in the face of terror, steeling himself for the unimaginable.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
Recall huge longshot Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike won this race on his way to steeling the 2022 Kentucky Derby at 80/1 parimutual odds.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steel
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Lind was injured by a samurai sword during the altercation.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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The battles are chockablock with clashing swords and explosions; more whimsical stuff, such as a house made of sheep wool and another constructed entirely of mushrooms, is relegated to background-joke status.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
11 Apr. 2025
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Garcia inspired a steady stream of social media wisecracks by pairing the red hat and shirt for his LIV Golf team, Fireballs GC, with bright yellow pants.—
Brooks Peck,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Whether Coen can turn the Jaguars around hinges largely on his ability to remain true to himself, provide guidance to an equally unproven coaching staff and connect with and inspire an entire roster to catch his vision.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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To strengthen cultural ties between France and the U.S. by promoting the work of a young contemporary composer, Pisar initiated the Pisar Prize, a collaboration between Juilliard and Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2025
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What's the long-term outlook — are these tariffs likely to strengthen the U.S. economy or just cause temporary disruption?—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Goldman Sachs worries the stock drawdown is about to get worse, and is bracing for wider credit spreads and a recession.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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Dealers and car buyers are biting their nails and bracing for impact as the current auto market becomes more difficult to navigate for all parties.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Those who pick up the materials are encouraged to take a photo with their 988 sign, share it on their social media platforms and tag the Kane County Health Department to let their friends and family know that support is always available, according to the release.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The Last of Us star got their first role in season 6 of Game of Thrones at 11 years old, and has their parents to thank for encouraging their career.—
Makena Gera,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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It’s not hardened against attack the way some other secure browsers are.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2025
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Capital Economics cited a drop in consumer travel demand and fewer tourist visits, especially from Canada, where sentiment has hardened toward the United States because of the trade war.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2025
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Instead of fortifying the line, the Chiefs lost their best offensive lineman in Joe Thuney, who signed with the Chicago Bears.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The roster-building efforts have been aggressive and purposeful as Johnson and general manager Ryan Poles united on a vision to fortify both lines.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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In 1970, the average Chinese woman was expected to bear up to six children throughout her lifetime.—
Micah McCartney,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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In 1970, the average Chinese woman was expected to bear up to six children throughout her lifetime.—
Micah McCartney,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Steel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steel. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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