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

The smart obstacle sensors steer clear of toys and stray charging cables, while the multi-stage dock automatically washes and dries the pads between cycles. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026

Steel Wool and Scouring Pads First and foremost, any cleaning expert will tell you to steer clear of common cleaning tools like steel wool, scouring pads, and rough brushes to clean your stainless steel. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026

Flutter Entertainment is unlikely to turn around FanDuel anytime soon, so investors may want to steer clear of the stock for now, according to Rothschild & Co. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

The Center is asking the public to steer clear of the mammal. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for steer clear

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