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

So, what happens when strong personalities inside the family start taking over the steering, with the other members left in the back seat? — David Crown, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Aries March 21 – April 19 Home priorities need calm, steady steering now. — 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

Verb

And now Jacopo—who is on the business rather than creative side—is one of five partners steering the architectural studio into the next era, with global hotel, retail and residential projects from Sicily to Shanghai. — Zoë Dare Hall, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026 Cool girls are steering skorts away from their grade-school connotations with motorcycle boots, slingback heels, and more sophisticated shoe pairings. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 4 July 2026 Instead, the models showed clear, consistent bias, subtly steering users toward some faiths and away from others. — Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Drill Tech-Obayashi alleges Yuba Water is steering that investigation away from examining its own operational decisions while focusing instead on the contractor’s work. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026 After steering hiring toward workers of Latin American origin, the companies allegedly subjected those employees to intimidation and coercive working conditions. — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 2 July 2026 The son, Duncan Davitt, was 9 years old in the passenger seat, and the father, Mark, was steering their gray Chevy Impala away from Illinois Street and back toward their hometown of Indianola, Iowa, when a question flashed through his mind. — Alex Zietlow july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for steering

Noun

Last week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration sent regulatory priorities to the nation’s regional fishery councils, which environmentalists say reveal a direct attack on fishery management and ocean conservation.

— Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
This necessitates a fundamental shift in corporate risk management.

— Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of management

Verb

Moana sneaks away and sets sail, with the ocean guiding her at every step.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
This is not the approach of a president who’s running a war; this is the flailing of a man who’s in over his head and is reacting to events, rather than guiding them.

— Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of guiding

Verb

According to Gartner, 36% of marketing activities are expected to be automated by 2028, while nearly one-third of marketing organizations have already implemented AI agents and many others are actively piloting them.

— Sairam Vedam, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Seth Rogen as the voice of a tiny alien co-piloting a space bus is an inspired concoction, as is a shabbier sci-fi realm with rest stops along the intergalactic highway.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026

Definition of piloting

Noun

Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.

— KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 4 July 2026
With Australia closing in on a winner in regulation with its young attack, Egypt settled in over the final 20 minutes or so to regain control of possession and find the more consistent threats on goal.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026

Definition of control

Verb

Some Cuba watchers are skeptical Rodríguez Castro could assume a leading role in the official government.

— Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Defense heavyweight Lockheed Martin is leading the race to buy naval defense group Ultra Maritime, CNBC has learned.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 6 July 2026

Definition of leading

Verb

While navigating the mixed zone, where player interviews are held following a World Cup match as they’re headed to the team bus, Rice had a Royals cap on his head while chatting with reporters.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Erivo plays a British defense barrister who exudes enviable brilliance in navigating the ruthless and gladiatorial London courtrooms.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 7 July 2026

Definition of navigating

Noun

Follow the specific directions from your doctor and the exact type of medicine, first and foremost.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
The 2026 Honor Marching Band and Color Guard, under the direction of Boise State professor Phil Hartman, filled the air with festive tunes in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 4 July 2026