as in to shut
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
Macleod threatened to steek the door in my face if I ever said a word against the Scots again
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This isn’t about shutting doors.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025 -
But Wall Street economists largely believe the Fed will continue cutting rates at its meeting later this month even if the government remains shut.—
John Melloy,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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On Thursday, Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol sent a letter to announce that the coffee chain would be closing stores.—
Sydney Sasser,
Arkansas Online,
29 Sep. 2025
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It’s also recommended to reserve a day pass online ahead of your visit, since the natural area closes when the parking lots become full.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
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Hulu’s move to lock down Glaser’s next hour speaks to an ambitions to solidify its place as a major player in the stand-up space alongside Netflix.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Upload your full name, age, home address and current location to lock yourself into the DraftKings promo code.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Steek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steek. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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