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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steels
  1. swords
  2. inspires
  3. strengthens
  4. braces
  5. encourages
  6. hardens
Noun
  • At least 18 male figures in blue-and-white striped striped shirts and pants occupy a massive triptych, some in powerful stances, others distressed, and at least two human heads have been lopped off with swords.
    Natasha Gural, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • There’s a guy who runs at you with swords.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of swords
Verb
  • Attend Conferences And Events Attending conferences or other in-person events always inspires me and gives me an influx of new ideas and concepts to discuss with our team and bring to our clients.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Nothing inspires creativity as much as conversations.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of inspires
Verb
  • Compassionate communication coupled with practical interventions strengthens trust and loyalty among various groups of stakeholders.
    Vanessa Tan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
  • This close collaboration not only elevates the dining experience for our guests, but also strengthens the local agricultural community, fostering a sustainable partnership that brings the best of Romania's produce to the table.
    Liza B. Zimmerman, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of strengthens
Verb
  • The festival braces for changes following the departure of its longtime director Stefan Laudyn, at the helm since 1991.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 Oct. 2024
  • As the Caribbean braces for more extreme weather events, the conversation about food security and economic resilience takes on greater urgency.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of braces
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  • The constant ping of notifications creates a sense of urgency that fragments your focus and encourages impulsive behavior.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • With heartfelt lyrics and a powerful melody, the song encourages listeners to rise above their struggles and find strength in their beliefs.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Oct. 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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