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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
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Unlike Tesla’s system, but just like the Lexus setup, there’s only 180 degrees of steering input.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
For those worried what happens should said steering wire lose communication, multiple redundancies will mitigate fears.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Engaging steering feel and gutsy acceleration can mean the difference between having to drive to work and getting to drive to work.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
Instructors will teach balance, control, steering and paddle etiquette, marine education, and water safety.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Standard safety equipment includes airbags, including driver and front passenger knee airbags, blind spot monitors, electric adaptive power assist steering, hill-start assist control and keyless access with power switch.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
His casual, unassuming nature can only temporarily hide the wealth of curiosity steering a multi-disciplinary career that would make even the most multi-disciplined among us envious.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The crew will have another opportunity to practice manually steering the craft, which Hawkins said is essential to validating Orion’s ability to dock with other spacecraft during future missions.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
The findings suggest that understanding and potentially steering these internal emotion-like states could be important for improving how AI models perform.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
The mission is tracking along a free return trajectory, meaning the gravitational influences of the Earth and the Moon are steering the capsule toward atmospheric reentry without needing any major rocket burns.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
The ministry’s statement marked a rare official acknowledgment that India is now importing oil from Iran, after seven years of steering clear due to US sanctions, Reuters reported.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for Brennan have raised concerns that prosecutors are steering the case toward a favorable forum, according to a New York Times report last December.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
At the end of the day, the crew will try out Orion’s manual piloting capability by steering the spacecraft through a variety of tasks.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
Panther is equipped with an omnidirectional, four-wheel-steering, four-wheel-drive (4WS+4WD) chassis, enabling agile movement and stable operation in complex indoor environments.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
Unlike Tesla’s system, but just like the Lexus setup, there’s only 180 degrees of steering input.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
For those worried what happens should said steering wire lose communication, multiple redundancies will mitigate fears.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
Engaging steering feel and gutsy acceleration can mean the difference between having to drive to work and getting to drive to work.
—Jesus R. Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 29 Mar. 2026
Instructors will teach balance, control, steering and paddle etiquette, marine education, and water safety.
—Jessie Dax-Setkus, Oc Register, 22 Mar. 2026
Standard safety equipment includes airbags, including driver and front passenger knee airbags, blind spot monitors, electric adaptive power assist steering, hill-start assist control and keyless access with power switch.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
The mayor’s spokesman, Jon Ewing, confirmed Johnston’s appearance in New Orleans this weekend and said the mayor recognizes the manifold benefits of steering the event to the Mile High City.
—John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
His casual, unassuming nature can only temporarily hide the wealth of curiosity steering a multi-disciplinary career that would make even the most multi-disciplined among us envious.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The crew will have another opportunity to practice manually steering the craft, which Hawkins said is essential to validating Orion’s ability to dock with other spacecraft during future missions.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
The findings suggest that understanding and potentially steering these internal emotion-like states could be important for improving how AI models perform.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2026
The mission is tracking along a free return trajectory, meaning the gravitational influences of the Earth and the Moon are steering the capsule toward atmospheric reentry without needing any major rocket burns.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 7 Apr. 2026
The ministry’s statement marked a rare official acknowledgment that India is now importing oil from Iran, after seven years of steering clear due to US sanctions, Reuters reported.
—Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Attorneys for Brennan have raised concerns that prosecutors are steering the case toward a favorable forum, according to a New York Times report last December.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
At the end of the day, the crew will try out Orion’s manual piloting capability by steering the spacecraft through a variety of tasks.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steering
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Keogh said Hein is not solely to blame for the financial management problems but also said Groveland had outgrown his management style as the city gained over 10,000 residents during Hein’s tenure.—
James Wilkins,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Fredericson says that exercise also supports weight management by affecting appetite, increasing calorie burn and helping preserve lean muscle mass, which is essential for maintaining a healthy metabolism.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Avalon Waterways has culinary cruises that amp it up a notch with samples of regional cuisine, demonstrations, special dinners, and a Master of Wine on board guiding wine and food pairings and tastings.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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Crews will continue to work into the night securing the capsule and guiding it back to the Murtha, which is expected to reach Naval Base San Diego early Saturday.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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Later Saturday, Wiseman and Glover planned to take a turn at manually piloting the Orion capsule to help engineers better understand how the spacecraft performs in flight and to provide hands-on feedback for future Artemis astronauts.—
William Harwood,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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After separating from the upper stage, the Artemis II crew carried out a manual piloting demo to test Orion’s handling qualities using the ICPS (interim cryogenic propulsion stage) as a docking target.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Akhbar Enfejari described themselves as Iranians producing and uploading from within Iran in an effort to disrupt decades-long dominance of Western control of the airwaves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Avoid puddles - Driving into puddles or low rainwater areas can lead to vehicles hydroplaning or losing control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Although Amodei, who was leading the company’s safety team, had helped to pitch the deal to Bill Gates, many people on the team were anxious about it, fearing that Microsoft would insert provisions that overrode OpenAI’s ethical commitments.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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That is leading people to lean on their faith for meaning and purpose.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Their relationship is a challenge, what with Deborah being pissed and Ava navigating her anger as well as the demands of an unrelenting, unfamiliar job.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
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This session will explore how top owners are navigating media shifts, private capital and emerging leagues while balancing competitive success with enterprise value creation.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Drawing on perspectives from teams, leagues and regional leadership, the panel will explore how moments on the global stage drive economic opportunity, strengthen collaboration across the Bay Area and create lasting benefits for local communities.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ahead of the session, leaders of United Teachers Los Angeles, which represents some 37,000 teachers, urged acting Superintendent Andres Chait to reach an agreement and avoid disruptions to classrooms, placing responsibility on the district’s current leadership.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Each season brings brings with it a seemingly impossible comeback that ends up defining the direction of fashion.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
5 Apr. 2026
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Skafafell National Park is a 24-minute drive in the other direction from the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Steering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steering. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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