steadying

Definition of steadyingnext
present participle of steady

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadying
Verb
  • That possibility seems increasingly unlikely after effective government repression, but the underlying causes of Iranian discontent remain.
    Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
  • In the pandemic year of 2022 (the last year for which there is data), about 20,500 Americans died of malnutrition, though the vast majority were age 85 or older and had underlying health problems, according to a study by the National Institutes of Health.
    Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Sponsored and provided by LifeBridge Health Maintaining adequate nutrition during cancer treatment is important for sustaining strength, minimizing side effects and supporting the best treatment response possible.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • While the potential for a particularly dangerous fire season exists, it is not guaranteed, because the weather during the spring and summer months plays a large role in triggering blazes and sustaining them.
    Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The National Women’s Soccer League is bolstering its executive ranks with two key hires as the league continues its rapid growth.
    Kennedy French, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
  • The government in Budapest alleged money laundering—a charge bolstering its claims that Ukrainians are engaged in funny business beyond their borders.
    Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Troopers have determined the bus was carrying about 60 seventh and eighth grade students and adult staff members when the engine compartment began to smoke just south of Exit 32.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Heifler was carrying a large bottle of Everclear, a liquor with a high alcohol content level and had other components to make the Molotov cocktails at his home, the complaint said.
    Jake Offenhartz, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Steadying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadying. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.

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