steer clear

phrase

: to keep entirely away

—often used with of

tries to steer clear of debt

Examples of steer clear in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump endorsed Alme, while Democratic leaders steered clear of their other two candidates in deep-red Montana. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026

The interiors pointedly steer clear of standard polar clichés, though. — Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Still, legislators say even Chicagoans who steer clear of the debate could soon find their schedules affected. — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026

Reserved by nature and a political civilian most of his life, Lombardo has spent the last four years focused on the basics — crime, education, job growth, economic development — and largely steered clear of the country’s incendiary culture wars. — Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for steer clear

• adhere
• ameer
• amir
• appear
• arrear
• astir
• austere
• career
• cashier
• cohere
• compere
• emir