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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
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
March 21 – April 19 Home priorities need calm, steady steering now.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Two players can control Fox’s ship, with one person steering and the other shooting.
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Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
25 June 2026
And because modern cars are connected to the internet, this software acts as a core firewall to block hackers from accessing the steering or braking controls.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Its handling and steering are merely average, though, and suffers from an overly thick octagonal-like steering wheel that’s awkward to hold.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
His team’s 911 Turbo S mixes all-wheel drive with rear-wheel steering to add some extra agility, but the electric front axle on the Corvette gives it a particular advantage in a few areas, including traction control.
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Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
That project entered its second phase with a $2 million contract and uses CF3D manufacturing, fiber steering, and topology optimization to develop lightweight fuselage structures with greater internal volume and payload capacity.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
The throttle and brake pedals have a long, relaxed travel, and the steering is equally slow, making for a machine that can be easily driven in a confident, calm way.
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Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
In contrast, effectively navigating ice requires steering into the skid.
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James G. Naples,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
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Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
26 June 2026
An officer and junior officer monitor the radar and navigation, while another sailor sits at the helm and oversees steering the vessel and monitoring the engines.
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Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The verdict cleared a legal cloud hanging over OpenAI's restructuring right as both magnates were steering their companies toward the public market.
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Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Frank Carone agreed to accept bribes from Zhu and Chen, funneled through Anthony Carone, in exchange for steering a multimillion-dollar contract to house migrants at their Long Island City hotel, the indictment alleges.
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Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
César Armas Morales A journalist and documentary director with more than two decades steering television projects, César Armas Morales has established himself as one of the Canary Islands’ most consistently broadcast non-fiction voices.
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Callum McLennan,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Of course, hitting the brakes or steering out of the way will always be popular choices, although in some cases the rider can also remotely drop the seatpost to improve their stability.
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New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Noun
Aries March 21 – April 19 Home priorities need calm, steady steering now.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
March 21 – April 19 Home priorities need calm, steady steering now.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Two players can control Fox’s ship, with one person steering and the other shooting.
—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
25 June 2026
And because modern cars are connected to the internet, this software acts as a core firewall to block hackers from accessing the steering or braking controls.
—
New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Its handling and steering are merely average, though, and suffers from an overly thick octagonal-like steering wheel that’s awkward to hold.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
His team’s 911 Turbo S mixes all-wheel drive with rear-wheel steering to add some extra agility, but the electric front axle on the Corvette gives it a particular advantage in a few areas, including traction control.
—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
That project entered its second phase with a $2 million contract and uses CF3D manufacturing, fiber steering, and topology optimization to develop lightweight fuselage structures with greater internal volume and payload capacity.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
The throttle and brake pedals have a long, relaxed travel, and the steering is equally slow, making for a machine that can be easily driven in a confident, calm way.
—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
19 June 2026
Verb
Controversy upon controversy In a best-case scenario, the notion of steering a natural disaster is an ethical dilemma.
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Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
In contrast, effectively navigating ice requires steering into the skid.
—
James G. Naples,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
—
Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
26 June 2026
An officer and junior officer monitor the radar and navigation, while another sailor sits at the helm and oversees steering the vessel and monitoring the engines.
—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The verdict cleared a legal cloud hanging over OpenAI's restructuring right as both magnates were steering their companies toward the public market.
—
Alicia Park,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Frank Carone agreed to accept bribes from Zhu and Chen, funneled through Anthony Carone, in exchange for steering a multimillion-dollar contract to house migrants at their Long Island City hotel, the indictment alleges.
—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
César Armas Morales A journalist and documentary director with more than two decades steering television projects, César Armas Morales has established himself as one of the Canary Islands’ most consistently broadcast non-fiction voices.
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Callum McLennan,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Of course, hitting the brakes or steering out of the way will always be popular choices, although in some cases the rider can also remotely drop the seatpost to improve their stability.
—
New Atlas,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steering
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Dini Miller, professor of urban pest management at Virginia Tech University, told Fox News Digital that places tend to get attention for bedbugs when people are visiting and looking for them.
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While the quarter itself contained few surprises, management struck an encouraging tone on the freight market, saying demand is beginning to stabilize after a multiyear downturn.
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After guiding Algeria to a 2-1 comeback win against Jordan to stay alive in Group J, manager Vladimir Petković was looking forward to seeing a lot of green and white in the KC stands this time.
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What was once considered alternative is becoming the norm, and individuality is increasingly replacing convention as the guiding principle of engagement ring design.
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Prime ministers, chancellors and presidents have come and gone, but Orbán has been a stable fixture in Brussels’ halls of power, piloting Europe’s drift to the right.
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Authorities have not yet identified who was piloting the plane.
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Residents of the peninsula are often reluctant to speak out publicly given the control Russia enforces on the ground.
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At-home routines give you more control over how aggressively your nails are filed and how gently polish is removed.
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Yet despite those struggles, South Africa, one of Africa’s leading industrial economies, remains a destination for migrants willing to take low-paying jobs in domestic work, security and agriculture.
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As businesses in Hollywood and other sectors face more consolidation and competition, executives are getting richly compensated more for their role in leading companies through challenging times.
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Rip currents are formidable natural forces, but knowing how to react can significantly increase your chances of safely navigating these challenging waters.
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The characters are left navigating a world where people often turn on each other rather than challenge the systems around them.
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The listening sessions, however, are not an opportunity for parents and community members to voice their displeasure with district leadership about specific decisions or to resolve issues on the spot.
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Ford also changed out nearly two-thirds of its senior leadership across manufacturing, vehicle engineering and supply chain over the last four years by hiring outsiders and developing internal candidates.
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Mercury stations retrograde in Cancer in your 3rd House of Communication, making texts, directions, calls, errands, and local plans easier to misread.
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The election results have reignited an ideological battle over the party’s direction.
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“Steering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steering. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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