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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
Mark Phelan, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Its stores provide a range of undercar repair services for brakes, steering, mufflers and exhaust systems, suspension and wheel alignment, as well as tire replacement and service.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Volvo's New River Valley plant in Virginia is producing the VNL Autonomous with six critical redundant or back-up systems — including dual braking, steering, communication, computing, power, energy storage and motion control — which are key to safe operations without a driver in the seat.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
But what about potential customers who may be leery about hopping into a vehicle without a human doing the steering?
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
In addition to choosing acceleration or range maximization, there are several settings for steering feel and response and suspension behavior.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Despite its considerable bulk, the S680 was in its element, using its prodigious 664 ft lbs of torque to slingshot out of the curves, while rear-wheel steering, adaptive air suspension and all-wheel drive kept it on an even keel through the tightest Alpine curves.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
Many American cars have their steering on the left side, the opposite of the standard right-side steering in Japan, where expressway tolls are on the right side, for instance.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva, however, previously told that because the steering flow is light this week, the storm has a greater chance of meandering outside its forecast path.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Deanna Taylor, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
But that wasn’t the only reason Cavallari is steering clear of the Hollywood set.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
But World Atlas, a website publishing content about travel and other resources, is helping visitors unlock the beauty of Tennessee, steering people looking for a unique view of the state in rural settings with character and something new.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
The lack of vetoes signals Crowley's agreement that the board's changes strike the right note of protecting services for vulnerable residents while steering the county toward a more fiscally responsible future.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
As was the case a year ago, Fox heavied up on the Dallas Cowboys in the early half of the season, while steering clear of Jerry Jones’ mercurial bunch in the latter portion.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2025
But one stubborn obstacle has held the field back, efficiently steering tiny light signals across a chip without losing strength.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
In her new role, Jeffries will be tasked with steering the brand into its next era of growth, including elevation and transformation, building on its Austrian heritage and premium positioning.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
The Wolves job was O’Neil’s second senior role, after steering Bournemouth clear of relegation and to 16th in the Premier League during his single season in charge (2022-23).
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
That produced direct, responsive steering around sweeping curves and over hills.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 10 Nov. 2025
Its stores provide a range of undercar repair services for brakes, steering, mufflers and exhaust systems, suspension and wheel alignment, as well as tire replacement and service.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2025
Volvo's New River Valley plant in Virginia is producing the VNL Autonomous with six critical redundant or back-up systems — including dual braking, steering, communication, computing, power, energy storage and motion control — which are key to safe operations without a driver in the seat.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
But what about potential customers who may be leery about hopping into a vehicle without a human doing the steering?
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025
In addition to choosing acceleration or range maximization, there are several settings for steering feel and response and suspension behavior.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Despite its considerable bulk, the S680 was in its element, using its prodigious 664 ft lbs of torque to slingshot out of the curves, while rear-wheel steering, adaptive air suspension and all-wheel drive kept it on an even keel through the tightest Alpine curves.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
Many American cars have their steering on the left side, the opposite of the standard right-side steering in Japan, where expressway tolls are on the right side, for instance.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
AccuWeather Lead Hurricane Expert Alex DaSilva, however, previously told that because the steering flow is light this week, the storm has a greater chance of meandering outside its forecast path.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
River cruises offer a different kind of voyage — one that trades mass tourism for meaningful exploration, steering into hidden coves, remote villages and unspoiled waterways that larger vessels simply can't reach.
—Deanna Taylor, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
But that wasn’t the only reason Cavallari is steering clear of the Hollywood set.
—Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
But World Atlas, a website publishing content about travel and other resources, is helping visitors unlock the beauty of Tennessee, steering people looking for a unique view of the state in rural settings with character and something new.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
The lack of vetoes signals Crowley's agreement that the board's changes strike the right note of protecting services for vulnerable residents while steering the county toward a more fiscally responsible future.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
As was the case a year ago, Fox heavied up on the Dallas Cowboys in the early half of the season, while steering clear of Jerry Jones’ mercurial bunch in the latter portion.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 7 Nov. 2025
But one stubborn obstacle has held the field back, efficiently steering tiny light signals across a chip without losing strength.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2025
In her new role, Jeffries will be tasked with steering the brand into its next era of growth, including elevation and transformation, building on its Austrian heritage and premium positioning.
—Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
The Wolves job was O’Neil’s second senior role, after steering Bournemouth clear of relegation and to 16th in the Premier League during his single season in charge (2022-23).
—David Ornstein, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steering
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Although timber remains the primary long-term commercial value, growing improved varieties for both nuts and timber is considered potentially highly profitable, provided there is a long-term perspective and proper tree management.—
Randy Moll,
Arkansas Online,
11 Nov. 2025
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The PolyU team urges the development of sustainable alternatives and effective lead management or recycling systems to ensure the technology’s long-term viability.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Nov. 2025
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Mike Vrabel has breathed life into the New England Patriots, guiding them to a 7-2 start while riding a six-game winning streak despite fielding a roster that still has its fair share of deficiencies.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani, 34, is a charismatic socialist who has limited experience in the private sector and seems utterly unconcerned about his guiding philosophy’s long track record of creating misery.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Similarly, some music influencers have begun piloting live-listening and album-playback sessions on Twitch—an attempt to transplant a cherished artifact of the analogue era into the digital world.—
Jonathan Garrett,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
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Bailey's campaign previously shared the tragic news that Zachary, Kelsey, Vada Rose and Samuel had died after a helicopter Zachary was piloting crashed on the way home from a convention in Montana.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The scale of the Republican Party's triumph in 2024—taking the White House, flipping the Senate and maintaining control of the House—has sparked soul-searching within the Democratic Party over what went wrong, how to rebuild, and party leadership and direction.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Philippines is one of Asia’s most flood-prone countries but this year it has also been mired in a massive corruption scandal involving flood control projects that have brought thousands of protesters out onto the streets.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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While leading the community services district, Loewen also worked as a business development consultant and senior manager for DTA, according to a confidential investigative report issued in 2023 after residents complained about Loewen’s conduct.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
12 Nov. 2025
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That was my experience while leading IBM’s global transformation.—
Phil Gilbert,
Fortune,
12 Nov. 2025
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But food hubs also have high startup and operational costs, challenges with maintaining a consistent supply and demand and recruiting skilled leadership and staff, and navigating organizational, regulatory and food safety requirements, Perez said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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Get tech-smarter on your schedule Award-winning host Kim Komando is your secret weapon for navigating tech.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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But food hubs also have high startup and operational costs, challenges with maintaining a consistent supply and demand and recruiting skilled leadership and staff, and navigating organizational, regulatory and food safety requirements, Perez said.—
Cristina LaRue,
Arkansas Online,
9 Nov. 2025
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An ally of SpaceX founder Elon Musk, the appointment of the billionaire, could signal a shift toward more private-sector leadership.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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At a moment of increasing niche-ification of the news media business, Axel Springer is running in the opposite direction.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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Automation can go in either of these directions; that’s why the task of the left is to create social and cultural conditions in which the benign and constructive aspects of technology and automation are primary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Steering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steering. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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