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

While working on other projects over the following year, Lindsey toyed with ideas for using the steering technique to test introspection. — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026 The steering is direct and well-assisted for the truck’s 4,048 lb (1,836 kg) curb weight, and the suspension controls the body well. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026 Its steering assistance can also support smoother vehicle control in situations such as crosswinds and certain low-speed maneuvers. — New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026 What’s more, even without steering, the bots were prone to mystic ruminations. — Sam Kestenbaum, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 Equally responsible for this Bentley’s milestone handling are the Supersports’ electronic limited-slip differential, rear-wheel steering, suspension aided by a 48-volt active anti-roll bar, and enormous carbon-silicon-carbide brakes. — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2026 Without steering, the two larger models almost never chose a button described as harmful. — Shae Lake, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 The Roadster features a steer-by-wire yoke that electronically transmits steering inputs. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026 Those systems power features such as steering assist, adaptive cruise control, and autonomous driving, according to Citi. — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Verb

Ultimately, someone has to be accountable for steering the ship, and that’s me. — Dennis Wilke, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026 The Uber Eats robot chose a pacifist approach, steering around its would-be adversary without incident. — Jennifer Byrne, Popular Science, 4 Nov. 2026 Touch controls on a MacBook may have been a long time coming, and may not have happened at all, if not for new-guard leadership steering the product in this direction. — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 29 Oct. 2026 For over 90 years, the law firm was well-known through Wall Street for steering high-profile corporate litigation such as bankruptcies and mergers. — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2026 Its Bangladesh partner is 1CS Holdings Limited, headed by Nazir Alam, which is originating and steering the local projects. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026 Across more than a dozen votes forced by Democrats to rein in the president's war powers, the vast majority of the GOP conference has remained united in opposition, granting the president wide deference in steering the conflict. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 Thus, his soft path included only a narrowing lane for electricity, steering it toward essential purposes such as electronics, subways, lighting and smelting. — Daniel Cohan, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026 Instead, officials have authorized a protest from Bastille to Nation, through more heavily residential neighborhoods with small businesses, steering the march away from the town center. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for steering

Noun

The competition offered a demanding test of the robot’s mobility, balance, and thermal management systems.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
Pharmacy benefit management businesses work on the backend, negotiating directly with drugmakers on the cost of prescription drugs.

— Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of management

Verb

Nathalia Filgueiras, 20, who earned her private pilot license while a student at West Boca High, was co-piloting the jet.

— Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026
In September Joby Aviation flew its own self-piloting Caravan coast-to-coast without its safety pilot touching the controls.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of piloting

Noun

The surrounding gate offers tighter control over current flow, helping address the challenges of further transistor scaling.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Eisenberg was sworn in as assistant attorney general in charge of the department's National Security Division in June 2025 and oversaw cases involving espionage, terrorism, export control violations, cyber crimes and other matters.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of control

Verb

Lionel Messi scored his MLS-leading 26th goal in the 83rd minute to lift visiting Inter Miami to a 2-1 victory over the New England Revolution on Sunday night that has major playoff seeding implications.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Nov. 2026
Herbert continued to struggle, increasing his league-leading interception total to 10.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of leading

Verb

Medicare enrollees navigating open enrollment face changing plan options, drug coverage costs and premiums, while some insurers are withdrawing plans or limiting enrollment ahead of 2027.

— Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Disabled concertgoers are still navigating systems that fall short of the law’s intent, even when concert venues and music festivals may be technically ADA compliant.

— Maribeth Romslo, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of navigating

Noun

Its mandate extends beyond enforcement to supporting American technological leadership and protecting domestic innovation.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
In the weeks ahead, the parties will hold internal leadership elections with party divisions potentially spilling out into the open.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of leadership

Noun

In some applications, the process can also work in the opposite direction.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
Politics is cyclical, and swing voters have proved consistently in recent years that their loyalties tend in no particular direction.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Nov. 2026