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

New research finds that people who steer clear of key cardiovascular hazards at midlife live much longer before developing dementia. — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 7 Aug. 2026

But Poindexter is steering clear at a good time, with Republicans divided on Miller. — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Use cards to craft, mine and reserve while steering clear of creepers and TNT, just like the video game. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026

That said, steering clear of pleasure planets is no guarantee of a happy vacation experience. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for steer clear

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