STEERING Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

as in management

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steering

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verb

present participle of steer

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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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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Recent Examples of steering

Noun

Tweaks have been made to the suspension, throttle control, traction and steering, said The Telegraph. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 24 July 2026 Regulators found that Google's steering restrictions—and the fees attached to them—went beyond what the DMA allows. — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 The other key ingredient in the Sport’s dynamic arsenal is its steering. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 Neither the boat nor the floating structure had any means of propulsion or steering, according to the report. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026 As a result of the devastating blow, the boat lost power, steering ability and electrical connection. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Symmetrical wing flapping generates forward thrust, while differential wing motion provides steering for smooth, quiet indoor flight. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 CyberGuy reported that Amazon's Zoox updated its steering-wheel-free robotaxi with more rider comfort, larger cupholders and a calmer cabin design. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026 And, the gimmicks like Hummer’s crab walk and like rear-wheel steering actually do pay dividends. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026

Verb

Investors are increasingly questioning whether those investments will produce profits to justify the large stock values that have been steering the broader market higher throughout the year. — ABC News, 24 July 2026 After weeks of stirring up gastrointestinal issues across the country, especially in the Midwest, the parasite Cyclospora—which lives on fresh produce and causes explosive diarrhea—is steering grocery runs and restaurant orders for many consumers. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 24 July 2026 The bloc said the tech giant had illegally used its market dominance to prioritize its own search services, as well as preventing developers from steering customers towards cheaper alternatives. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 23 July 2026 The 10-year bond has a heavy hand in steering consumer borrowing rates. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 23 July 2026 Though fit and fabric are steering market trends, color and patterns are proving to be important ways consumers are refreshing their denim style in 2026. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 Torre, meanwhile, would serve as dungeon master, steering the gang through exhibit after exhibit. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 21 July 2026 Cristiano Amon, who marks his fifth anniversary as CEO this summer, is responsible for steering the 41-year-old communications company through a pivotal moment. — Sam Jacobs, Time, 21 July 2026 Friendly state legislatures are steering money to private schools, catalyzing huge growth in recent years with far-reaching consequences. — Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 16 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for steering

Noun

Court records show that in early 2022, Arbuckle managed a team of more than 20 and helped forecast loan demand across major sectors of the bank, including corporate, commercial, wealth management and small-business banking.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Maritime risk-management company Marisks on Wednesday said the affected vessels were moved outside the port.

— Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of management

Verb

Napier was jettisoned last October, midway through his fourth season piloting the Gators, though the citizenry emerged with pitchforks well before then.

— Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Culp went from running the whole show to piloting GE’s longtime crown jewel, the jet-engine maker.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 23 July 2026

Definition of piloting

Noun

Massive forest fires have forced the evacuation of some 200,000 people in southwestern France and central Spain, with residents fleeing towns near Madrid and Bordeaux on Friday as flames raged out of control.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
The Wildcats managed just two free throw makes in the entire Elam segment while KU took control of the contest.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026

Definition of control

Verb

In the film, Robin Hood (Jackman), who feels cursed after leading a life of violent crime, is gravely wounded in a battle and seeks a chance at salvation while under the care of the mysterious Sister Brigid (Jodie Comer).

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
After its rousing Sundance premiere, the movie’s trailer ran ahead of doc hit An Inconvenient Truth, with its high profile leading GM to issue statements attempting to discredit Electric Car.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 26 July 2026

Definition of leading

Noun

Josh Brolin's 2014 reveal as Thanos, donning the Infinity Gauntlet, set the direction for an entire saga years in advance.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
The flames are approaching Bordeaux again after the wind changed direction at midday, prefect Sophie Brocas said.

— Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 25 July 2026