steadying

present participle of steady

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Verb
  • Those hurdles cropped up after the FDA in August approved Covid shots for those 65 and up and younger adults with at least one underlying condition that puts them at higher risk of severe illness from the virus.
    Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Sep. 2025
  • To help prevent infections, experts recommend drying dogs' ears after swimming or bathing, addressing underlying allergies, and performing gentle, regular ear cleanings at home.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Average all-in sustaining costs (AISC) for major producers hover between $1,080 and $1,220 per ounce.
    Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • This helps explain the S & P 500 churning to records without sustaining even a 3% pullback since May, placing valuations at cycle highs, while also creating room for disappointment or fatigue even if the Fed delivers as hoped .
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Moreover, higher prices could be bolstering the number as well.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
  • For Webtoon, last month’s initial Disney announcement followed a positive earnings report, bolstering the Webtoon stock that had sunk more than 60% following its IPO.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Utah authorities released photos of the person of interest in the shooting on Thursday in which the individual can be seen on steps while carrying a black backpack and wearing a shirt with what appeared to be an American flag print on it.
    Jon Haworth, ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Where other presentations emphasize nondescript techno music and straight-size models, Antonoff and Alexsandra showcased their designs through a who's who of celebrities, sporting their new looks while carrying shelter dogs available for adoption.
    Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Steadying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadying. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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