steadying

Definition of steadyingnext
present participle of steady
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Verb
  • Stein, however, also pointed to underlying strains in the economic ties between the two that need to be addressed.
    Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
  • Homeowners can often manage earwig issues by addressing underlying moisture problems.
    Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • The book explores codependency, mental health and the realities of sustaining love under pressure.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 May 2026
  • The court was told that Paul and her 10-month-old son were in one of the seven cars involved in the collision, resulting in the baby sustaining a broken leg, per Toronto Sun and CBC.
    Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Verb
  • After their disappointing season, Belichick and his staff at UNC also took advantage of the transfer portal, bolstering key positions, edge rusher and tight end especially, to give them a better chance to improve.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
  • But Canada is focused on bolstering new alliances.
    Reuters, NBC news, 16 May 2026
Verb
  • The outbreak aboard the MV Hondius began after a Dutch cruise ship carrying 147 passengers and crew departed Argentina on April 1 for a South Atlantic voyage.
    Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
  • For instance, that giant water bottle is not something any European is carrying around.
    Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
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“Steadying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadying. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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