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

Becerra steered clear of taking stakes on a number of other controversial ballot measures, including Proposition 45. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Those looking to avoid an agonizing morning commute or a chaotic weekend trip to the city should steer clear of the following areas. — Hannah Hudnall, USA Today, 30 July 2026

Jenny Riddell-Carpenter, the Member of Parliament [MP] for Suffolk Coastal, praised the efforts of local officials and urged people to steer clear of the vicinity. — Tiago Ventura, Time, 30 July 2026

After the nuptials, Camilla largely steered clear of the Princess of Wales. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 26 July 2026

Rhymes for steer clear

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