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as in guided
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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Recent Examples of steered
Previous generations of CEOs will have steered companies through more stable markets, predictable career paths, and clearer industry boundaries.
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David Morel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The documents suggest the government steered a parkland lease through an unusually fast process that favored a businessman with a financial interest in the site.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 1 June 2026
That’s how much the developer behind Harmony Grove Village South steered to candidates during key supervisor elections, according to the Union-Tribune.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
The jet released the unpowered spaceplane, and its two pilots steered Unity to a runway landing at Spaceport America.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Former Olympiacos head coach Vitor Pereira ultimately steered the club to safety this season after being appointed Forest’s fourth separate permanent head coach of the campaign.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 25 May 2026
New findings even suggest that dream content can be gently steered, and what shows up during those hours may be one of the clearest signals of whether your sleep is doing its job.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
Yet by 2012, Putin had steered the country back toward self-isolation and militarism.
—Anna Nemtsova, Time, 23 May 2026
These gaps — as well as the significant positives of antidepressants and the risks of untreated depression — steered the authors’ research.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
David Morel, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The documents suggest the government steered a parkland lease through an unusually fast process that favored a businessman with a financial interest in the site.
—Rick Maese, Washington Post, 1 June 2026
That’s how much the developer behind Harmony Grove Village South steered to candidates during key supervisor elections, according to the Union-Tribune.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2026
The jet released the unpowered spaceplane, and its two pilots steered Unity to a runway landing at Spaceport America.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
Former Olympiacos head coach Vitor Pereira ultimately steered the club to safety this season after being appointed Forest’s fourth separate permanent head coach of the campaign.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 25 May 2026
New findings even suggest that dream content can be gently steered, and what shows up during those hours may be one of the clearest signals of whether your sleep is doing its job.
—Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2026
Yet by 2012, Putin had steered the country back toward self-isolation and militarism.
—Anna Nemtsova, Time, 23 May 2026
These gaps — as well as the significant positives of antidepressants and the risks of untreated depression — steered the authors’ research.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steered
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Petite Acres sits on over four scenic acres, where guests can enjoy guided summer activities, including yoga classes on the lawn, fireside concerts, guest-chef dinners, and family movie nights.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2026
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Beneath an old wood ceiling is a fireplace and, just beyond, a replica of the lantern that guided Paul Revere when alerting the revolutionary militia that the British were arriving.—
Jayson Buford,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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But the machine helping the Marquis family — a robot piloted by a University of New Hampshire laboratory, with funding from the National Institute on Aging — offers a glimpse of the emerging possibilities.—
Matt O’Brien,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Eucalitto said the Connecticut Department of Transportation piloted the technology first in 2023 in East Lyme and saw speeds dropped 17% when cameras were active.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2026
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Phelan warns Paxton could cost Republicans the state Former Speaker Dade Phelan led the House during the Paxton impeachment.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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With its overall Life in Balance philosophy, Miraval Resorts and Spas has led the way in recognizing just how valuable and restorative a true connection with other humans and the natural environment can be.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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The emirate has successfully navigated previous crises, from the global financial downturn to the Covid-19 pandemic, largely through financial strength, infrastructure investment and swift policy responses.—
Melanie Swan,
CNN Money,
1 June 2026
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Much of their success has been fueled by role players such as Mauricio Dubón, Mike Yastrzemski and Dominic Smith as Atlanta navigated a wave of injuries.—
Jesús Cano,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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“Steered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steered. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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