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

Jason wants the incoming Democratic Congress to focus on the cost of living and steer clear of impeachment. — Tamara Keith, NPR, 11 Nov. 2026

McDonnell has called Raman’s comments disappointing in news interviews, but has otherwise steered clear of directly criticizing Raman in public. — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

This evening, steer clear of controversial subjects, especially about politics, religion and racial issues. — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2026

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

Rhymes for steer clear

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