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steeling

VERB

prepare oneself

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brace fortify gird

STRONG

animate cheer embolden encourage harden hearten inspirit prepare rally ready reinforce strengthen

WEAK

buck up grit teeth make up one's mind

Antonyms

STRONGEST

let go weaken

STRONG

bring down depress discourage dishearten dissuade

WEAK

fail

Example Sentences

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When lenders quietly rewrite the rules of engagement, or demand all-for-one consent before lien subordination, it signals a system steeling itself for impact.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 27, 2025

They might have been steeling themselves for some thunder and lightning from the fans.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2025

I’ve been steeling myself to face an empty nest for months now, but in many ways she is already gone.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2024

Tommy Pham, one of three Mets to have one hit, was caught steeling by catcher Jake Rogers in the second inning.

From Seattle Times • May 4, 2023

She walked back out to her car and got in, steeling herself against the pain of a twice-broken heart.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon