steadied

past tense of steady

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadied
Verb
  • Rolling around inside my coffin would be a gigantic ball of hair trussed by a Möbius strip of fingernail.
    Esther Yi, New Yorker, 14 June 2026
  • For the last 15 or so years, celebrities have been, in general, more trussed up, as red carpets have become a heightened economic prospective for stars and designers alike.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • West Ham are braced for offers for promising midfielder Kante.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 June 2026
  • Russia has been using long-range missiles and drones to damage Ukraine's power grid and hammer cities, and Ukraine has braced for further heavy bombardments.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • In subsequent weeks, the movie, bolstered by positive word of mouth, has continued to perform well.
    Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • The buildings are bolstered with fire- and weather-proofing measures and are built to withstand year-round weather conditions, including heavy snow and extreme heat.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • Five officers responding to the crash site were also transported to a local hospital for treatment related to injuries sustained during the rescue operation, Loredo Police Public Information Officer Jose Espinoza told CNN.
    Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
  • Donni is another label synonymous with the style—its taffeta cargo pant has sustained popularity in certain corners of the internet.
    Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 June 2026
Verb
  • The penalty was upheld by the video assistant referee system, but the broadcast noted that Embelo might have been offside before fielding the cross.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 13 June 2026
  • In a terse decision, the state Court of Appeals upheld the law’s constitutionality.
    Robert Polner, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • The two met in 1999 and stayed friends over the years.
    CBS News, CBS News, 19 June 2026
  • Pochettino was asked constantly about Pulisic’s status for Friday and stayed mum for the most part – understandably so.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Even minor parks or embers might be carried into leaves or grass, kindling a fire that can swiftly expand.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2026
  • Voters in Makerfield, who have been the focus of international media attention during the five-week campaign, were aware their votes carried unusual weight.
    Kwiyeon Ha, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Two Runner is buttressed by a cavalcade of boisterously rootsy country acts all deeply versed in their genre’s bloodlines, who freely celebrate them with aplomb.
    Aaron Davis, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
  • Magic Reservoir, which in years past has buttressed water deliveries into September, was only 37% full on Wednesday, according to the company.
    Mark Dee May 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2026
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“Steadied.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadied. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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