1
as in guiding
to point out the way for (someone) especially from a position in front
the man in the train station was able to steer us in the right direction
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2
as in piloting
to operate or control the course of
first needed to learn how to steer her personal watercraft before going out on the crowded lake
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as in management
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Recent Examples of steering
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Assisted by magnetic ride control, adaptive air suspension and four wheel steering, the Cadillac Escalade provides a smooth, confident ride.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The upgrades provide sharper steering and handling.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
The closest to a manufacturer's warranty, the Diamond plan offers bumper-to-bumper coverage, including the engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brakes, fuel, A/C and electronics.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
The Prelude also introduces Honda Agile Handling Assist, which adjusts powertrain and braking in concert with steering input.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The 1,913-piece model comes loaded with detail, including full steering and suspension and is even built to scale to fit the Lego Creator 3-in-1 Astronaut set, which scored a perfect 5 out of 5-star review, and can be added to the model to create an extra level of display.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the 2026 Voyah Dream comes equipped with an intelligent rear-wheel steering system that enhances both maneuverability and agility.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Finally, the independent prop steering is said to decrease wear and tear on internal outboard components.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Macron now faces the task of steering France out of its financial morass.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
This will mark the first time LL Cool J, 57, is steering the ship solo.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The Joe and Jill Biden Foundation this past week approved a 13-person governance board that is charged with steering the project.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
Ungoverners will not prove capable of managing the economy, of steering policy in a prudent way, or of generally delivering results.
—Russell Muirhead, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
The man quickly pulls his partner to safety, steering her sharply away from the oncoming animal.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
But Warren also gave off the impression he will be heavily involved in steering everything.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Social media has flipped the power dynamic, turning memes into tools for steering these rivalries.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Federal safety regulators are investigating nearly 300,000 Chrysler minivans over reports of steering malfunctions that officials said could lead to a crash.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Assisted by magnetic ride control, adaptive air suspension and four wheel steering, the Cadillac Escalade provides a smooth, confident ride.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The upgrades provide sharper steering and handling.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
The closest to a manufacturer's warranty, the Diamond plan offers bumper-to-bumper coverage, including the engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brakes, fuel, A/C and electronics.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
The Prelude also introduces Honda Agile Handling Assist, which adjusts powertrain and braking in concert with steering input.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The 1,913-piece model comes loaded with detail, including full steering and suspension and is even built to scale to fit the Lego Creator 3-in-1 Astronaut set, which scored a perfect 5 out of 5-star review, and can be added to the model to create an extra level of display.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the 2026 Voyah Dream comes equipped with an intelligent rear-wheel steering system that enhances both maneuverability and agility.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Finally, the independent prop steering is said to decrease wear and tear on internal outboard components.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Despite tuition costs skyrocketing, student debt at unsustainable levels, unstable white-collar job prospects and the real threat of AI disruption, families keep steering kids toward college.
—Mark C. Perna, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Macron now faces the task of steering France out of its financial morass.
—Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
This will mark the first time LL Cool J, 57, is steering the ship solo.
—Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
The Joe and Jill Biden Foundation this past week approved a 13-person governance board that is charged with steering the project.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2025
Ungoverners will not prove capable of managing the economy, of steering policy in a prudent way, or of generally delivering results.
—Russell Muirhead, Foreign Affairs, 5 Sep. 2025
The man quickly pulls his partner to safety, steering her sharply away from the oncoming animal.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
But Warren also gave off the impression he will be heavily involved in steering everything.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Social media has flipped the power dynamic, turning memes into tools for steering these rivalries.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steering
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However, Langley, who has plays a key role in guiding the franchise as NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer, said part of the success of the long-running series has been its adaptability.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gia Love, who first started the cookout five years ago in Bed-Stuy’s Herbert Von King Park, continues to be a guiding force behind the day’s celebrations.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The hearing was the third in as many years in the halls of Congress since fiery testimony in July 2023 reignited public fascination in UFOs – not to mention the possibility that aliens are piloting them.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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According to the Advocate, the IRS is piloting a program to assist taxpayers without appointments at select TAC locations.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Rachael Holder, whose feature directorial debut Love, Brooklyn is making a splash at the indie box office, has signed with ColorCreative for management.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Accion’s investments from the new fund — made before reaching a final close last month — include Nigerian payroll management startup PaidHR in June, and Kenyan online commerce venture Flowcart (formerly called Sukhiba) last year.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Pictured below, director/actor/executive producer Jason Bateman and his co-star Jude Law are in the clinch of a classic big-time Hollywood-leading-man wattage-throwdown.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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In Egypt, pro-government news outlets already have trumpeted the case as proof that Soliman was leading a secret Brotherhood cell in America.—
Hannah Allam,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Hers is a supporting but impactful role, with Straus navigating the weight of portraying the daughter of a recovering alcoholic and aspiring performer.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Astrology may offer people tools for navigating these uncertainties.—
Christopher P. Scheitle,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Somehow, the Hollywood star was still welcomed into the cockpit by the starstruck flight crew and allowed to briefly take control of the airliner.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Shut out of control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are seeking to rebuild their brand with the American electorate following a poor performance during the 2024 presidential election.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The hacker’s malware focuses on stealing cryptocurrency by hijacking and manipulating the user's browser.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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In fact, because hijacking passenger planes was common in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amended their safety regulations in 1972 and started requiring large passenger aircraft exits to be designed so that they can’t be opened during flight.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
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Today, Interpol unites 196 member countries under the leadership of a secretary general, orchestrating daily operations to combat various international crimes.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Every year, charities with leadership linked to the CCP pump millions of dollars into American environmentalist charities, some of which work directly with the Chinese government to accomplish its policy goals.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Steering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steering. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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