as in closing
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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Eichel hasn’t scored a goal in two games and Marner has only an empty-net goal in the closing moments of Game 1.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026 -
An example of working together would be my approach to closing Men’s Central Jail.—
Sierra van der Brug,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Consider your emotional needs without shutting yourself off from joy.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Due to the high demand for electricity, the old coal plant isn't completely shutting either.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
2 May 2026
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This anti-theft bag converts from tote to crossbody to backpack and is packed with smart security features, including RFID-blocking pockets, locking zippers, and a chair-lock loop.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Steeking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steeking. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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