1
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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2
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
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Assisted by magnetic ride control, adaptive air suspension and four wheel steering, the Cadillac Escalade provides a smooth, confident ride.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The upgrades provide sharper steering and handling.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
The closest to a manufacturer's warranty, the Diamond plan offers bumper-to-bumper coverage, including the engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brakes, fuel, A/C and electronics.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
The Prelude also introduces Honda Agile Handling Assist, which adjusts powertrain and braking in concert with steering input.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The 1,913-piece model comes loaded with detail, including full steering and suspension and is even built to scale to fit the Lego Creator 3-in-1 Astronaut set, which scored a perfect 5 out of 5-star review, and can be added to the model to create an extra level of display.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the 2026 Voyah Dream comes equipped with an intelligent rear-wheel steering system that enhances both maneuverability and agility.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Finally, the independent prop steering is said to decrease wear and tear on internal outboard components.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Joseph Freed, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The man quickly pulls his partner to safety, steering her sharply away from the oncoming animal.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The former Spurs and Liverpool striker assumed the Hungarian club’s hotseat in January, having won the Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Tel Aviv last year and made a seamless transition, steering the Budapest club to their 36th – and seventh consecutive – league title.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Each kitchen is different and some colors may work better in some than others, especially depending on your lighting, but overall, there are still some hues that designers advise steering clear of in this room of the home.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Aviva Bracha Nisanov, who was steering the watercraft, was 16.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Alignment, Hooker said, boils down to steering a model toward the values of the user.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
Today, the brand’s legacy is alive and thriving under the leadership of his children, Alessandro and Gloria Bracelente, who are steering the family-run business into a new era of global growth.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2025
But Warren also gave off the impression he will be heavily involved in steering everything.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
Federal safety regulators are investigating nearly 300,000 Chrysler minivans over reports of steering malfunctions that officials said could lead to a crash.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2025
Assisted by magnetic ride control, adaptive air suspension and four wheel steering, the Cadillac Escalade provides a smooth, confident ride.
—Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The upgrades provide sharper steering and handling.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2025
The closest to a manufacturer's warranty, the Diamond plan offers bumper-to-bumper coverage, including the engine, transmission, steering, suspension, brakes, fuel, A/C and electronics.
—Brian Sloan, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
The Prelude also introduces Honda Agile Handling Assist, which adjusts powertrain and braking in concert with steering input.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The 1,913-piece model comes loaded with detail, including full steering and suspension and is even built to scale to fit the Lego Creator 3-in-1 Astronaut set, which scored a perfect 5 out of 5-star review, and can be added to the model to create an extra level of display.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the 2026 Voyah Dream comes equipped with an intelligent rear-wheel steering system that enhances both maneuverability and agility.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2025
Finally, the independent prop steering is said to decrease wear and tear on internal outboard components.
—New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
By the time someone notices, the tool may have been steering your workforce in the wrong direction for months.
—Joseph Freed, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The man quickly pulls his partner to safety, steering her sharply away from the oncoming animal.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The former Spurs and Liverpool striker assumed the Hungarian club’s hotseat in January, having won the Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Tel Aviv last year and made a seamless transition, steering the Budapest club to their 36th – and seventh consecutive – league title.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Each kitchen is different and some colors may work better in some than others, especially depending on your lighting, but overall, there are still some hues that designers advise steering clear of in this room of the home.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
Aviva Bracha Nisanov, who was steering the watercraft, was 16.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2025
Alignment, Hooker said, boils down to steering a model toward the values of the user.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Aug. 2025
Today, the brand’s legacy is alive and thriving under the leadership of his children, Alessandro and Gloria Bracelente, who are steering the family-run business into a new era of global growth.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2025
But Warren also gave off the impression he will be heavily involved in steering everything.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steering
Verb
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However, Langley, who has plays a key role in guiding the franchise as NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer, said part of the success of the long-running series has been its adaptability.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Sep. 2025
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Gia Love, who first started the cookout five years ago in Bed-Stuy’s Herbert Von King Park, continues to be a guiding force behind the day’s celebrations.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Sep. 2025
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Similar attendees at the event included Cargill, Coherent, Graybar, and Intuit, which is piloting a relationship with Eudia.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Artificial intelligence is pushing the frontiers of science and technology—piloting military drones, diagnosing diseases, and designing enzymes that devour plastic waste.—
Harry Booth,
Time,
28 Aug. 2025
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Rachael Holder, whose feature directorial debut Love, Brooklyn is making a splash at the indie box office, has signed with ColorCreative for management.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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Accion’s investments from the new fund — made before reaching a final close last month — include Nigerian payroll management startup PaidHR in June, and Kenyan online commerce venture Flowcart (formerly called Sukhiba) last year.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The signs, in Lukas' iconic green and white, hang on the wood posts leading into the gap where horses enter and exit the track for training.—
Stephanie Kuzydym,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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His condition went unaddressed during nearly four months in Eloy Detention Center, and three leading infectious disease public health researchers said opportunities to save his life were missed.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hers is a supporting but impactful role, with Straus navigating the weight of portraying the daughter of a recovering alcoholic and aspiring performer.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Astrology may offer people tools for navigating these uncertainties.—
Christopher P. Scheitle,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In August 2018, having been co-owners since 2007, Stan Kroenke bought Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov’s 30 per cent shareholding for over £600m, ending a long power struggle for ultimate control of the club and taking his total stake to 97 per cent.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In fact, because hijacking passenger planes was common in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) amended their safety regulations in 1972 and started requiring large passenger aircraft exits to be designed so that they can’t be opened during flight.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
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Scammers can intercept security codes and log in to your account by hijacking your phone number or infecting your device.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Today, Interpol unites 196 member countries under the leadership of a secretary general, orchestrating daily operations to combat various international crimes.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Every year, charities with leadership linked to the CCP pump millions of dollars into American environmentalist charities, some of which work directly with the Chinese government to accomplish its policy goals.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Steering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steering. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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