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

Beere, however, has steered clear of political infighting, instead emphasizing in public statements and interviews his love for Oakland across three decades of living here. — Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Patel steers clear of tight synthetic fabrics, especially underwear, which can set you up for rashes, ingrown hairs, and yeast infections. — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 July 2026

Watching for artist-specific fan verification, using official face-value exchanges when available and steering clear of inflated resale listings remain the best defenses against a system still tilted toward bots. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026

The desk and nightstand are both good spots; just steer clear of the bed. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Rhymes for steer clear

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