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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
Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Engineers can evaluate how humans react to changes in suspension, steering, or tyres.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Gentle steering and gradual braking are key.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2026
Five months and 1,500 miles later, while driving, all dashboard warning lights activated and the steering locked.
—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Yet overall, the electrohydraulic steering, electronically adjustable damping, and brake-by-wire system combine for handling that feels as exacting as the monocoque’s tolerances.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
Winds of 30 miles an hour or more can interfere with the steering control of a school bus.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
This information is fed back to the driver to simulate steering feel, signaling grip loss or changes in road surface while filtering out unwanted vibration and torque steer.
—New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026
James Broughel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The trio was associated last year with the Sacramento Metropolitan Television Cable Commission, a Sacramento County agency tasked with steering money to public media organizations and composed of representatives from local cities and the Board of Supervisors.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
After all, Cassidy chairs the Senate health and education committee and is already playing a crucial role in steering Senate Republicans’ agenda.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Boultier expresses similar views and suggests steering clear of muddy pastels like dusty lilac or pale mint green.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Lowery-Hart said that’s an indication student demand reflects workforce needs, and that ACC is steering people to degrees that align with community needs.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
The administration accused Good of steering her car directly into the ICE agent who shot her.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Part of his sentence was steering clear of family associations.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Gianfranco Gianangeli was appointed CEO of Balenciaga that same month, and spent the year steering the brand through the Demna-to-Piccioli transition.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
This is Nissan’s premiere safety tech system, taking over braking and steering like an extra-smart cruise control, or if the driver is impaired or incapacitated.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Engineers can evaluate how humans react to changes in suspension, steering, or tyres.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Gentle steering and gradual braking are key.
—Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2026
Five months and 1,500 miles later, while driving, all dashboard warning lights activated and the steering locked.
—John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
Yet overall, the electrohydraulic steering, electronically adjustable damping, and brake-by-wire system combine for handling that feels as exacting as the monocoque’s tolerances.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 Jan. 2026
Winds of 30 miles an hour or more can interfere with the steering control of a school bus.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
This information is fed back to the driver to simulate steering feel, signaling grip loss or changes in road surface while filtering out unwanted vibration and torque steer.
—New Atlas, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
Some career Senior Executive Service (SES) officials also fall into this category, particularly where their responsibilities involve steering policy direction rather than simply managing operations.
—James Broughel, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The trio was associated last year with the Sacramento Metropolitan Television Cable Commission, a Sacramento County agency tasked with steering money to public media organizations and composed of representatives from local cities and the Board of Supervisors.
—Ishani Desai, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
After all, Cassidy chairs the Senate health and education committee and is already playing a crucial role in steering Senate Republicans’ agenda.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 26 Jan. 2026
Boultier expresses similar views and suggests steering clear of muddy pastels like dusty lilac or pale mint green.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2026
Lowery-Hart said that’s an indication student demand reflects workforce needs, and that ACC is steering people to degrees that align with community needs.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
The administration accused Good of steering her car directly into the ICE agent who shot her.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Part of his sentence was steering clear of family associations.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2026
Gianfranco Gianangeli was appointed CEO of Balenciaga that same month, and spent the year steering the brand through the Demna-to-Piccioli transition.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steering
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Private equity and institutional investors, often cautious about the golf sector in the past, are now driving record levels of capital into courses, venues, technology and management companies.—
Steve Skinner,
Sportico.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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The conservancy is awaiting approval of its application to eradicate the deer from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, as part of an overall habitat restoration and fire-management plan.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
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Quiet healing calls as compassionate Venus redirects lucky Jupiter, guiding your 12th House of Solitude to coexist with your 5th House of Parties.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The music and sub-beat are calming, as is the soft female voice guiding me quietly through a meditation.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The transit authority is piloting three new styles of fare gates at 20 stations citywide.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
19 Jan. 2026
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The National Transportation Safety Board, which is investigating the crash, has yet to say who was piloting the plane at the time of the crash (three people on board had pilot licenses).—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2026
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Extreme heat fuels out of control bushfires Bushfires, fueled by the soaring temperatures, have menaced towns in the state of Victoria, prompting evacuations as volunteer firefighters attempted to douse flames around homes.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The Caribbean island once relied heavily on oil shipments from Venezuela, but that supply was cut off when the United States asserted control over the South American nation this month.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nuro is leading the testing using robotaxi engineering prototypes supervised by autonomous vehicle operators.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Gold, sage and forest green tile flooring lined the area, leading into a room with a pool table and carpet, with a series of unique memorabilia on the walls.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Together, these books shed light on navigating M&A’s unique culture challenges, integration pressure points, and how decision-making must adapt before, during, and after the deal closes.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Launched with financial backing from Entertainment 360, True North will produce and finance audaciously artistic commercial movies built at price points that make sense for the disruptive moment the industry is navigating.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2026
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Trump this week deployed border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota after this month’s fatal shootings of protesters Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, undermining Noem’s leadership of her department.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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While the financial costs of employee disengagement are significant, leadership longevity is equally critical in a context of longer lifespans and careers.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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For once, things appear to be moving in the right direction in the injury department.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The poll shows that 47% of Marylanders believe the state is headed in the right direction, but 44% say the state is headed in the wrong direction.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Steering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steering. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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