“Stealing” or “Steeling”—Which to use?

“Stealing” or “Steeling”

Overview

stealing / steeling are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

stealing: NA

steeling: (verb) get ready for something difficult or unpleasant. (verb) cover, plate, or edge with steel.

Pronunciation

stealing: s·t·IY·l·ih·ng

steeling: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “stealing”

…a large-scale robbery, which involves stealing an expensive painting from art…
After stealing $15,567 from the Citizens State…
…coming through the crowd and stealing the head back for Snow.
Chaikin's character framed Cyrus' for stealing a watch on August 6.
…you protect me from someone stealing my idea?'
…word of Nuke's escape while stealing money to rebuild the diner,…
…Teck (of The Mekanics) of stealing the beat, to Cole's track…
Stealing Cream's thunder, Chandler put together…
After stealing a cauldron from Diwrnach the…
…and some friends were caught stealing and barbecuing a goat, although…

Examples of “steeling”

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