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

Footage released by the company shows the twin-engine jet rolling down the runway under its own power as engineers assess braking, steering, engine response and ground handling. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026 Her first ally is Oona (Bo Bragason), a loud, flirtatious Brit who teaches Annie to operate a motorboat by assuring her that steering it is just like giving a hand job. — Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 27 July 2026 Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mazda and Subaru have each developed their own platforms, electronic architectures, steering systems and countless proprietary components, even when performing similar functions. — Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 However, since the left side took the brunt of the impact, specifically the steering system, Brett had to drive in clockwise circles the entire way back. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 Tweaks have been made to the suspension, throttle control, traction and steering, said The Telegraph. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 24 July 2026 The other key ingredient in the Sport’s dynamic arsenal is its steering. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 22 July 2026 Neither the boat nor the floating structure had any means of propulsion or steering, according to the report. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Verb

Federal regulators are clearing the way for robotaxis to operate without manual controls like steering wheels or eventually even brake pedals as the rules start to catch up to the evolving technology. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 Mercedes puts considerable thought into its seats with its leather material choice, plush headrests and even steering wheel feel and materials along the dash and front console. — Sasha Lekach, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 After weeks of stirring up gastrointestinal issues across the country, especially in the Midwest, the parasite Cyclospora—which lives on fresh produce and causes explosive diarrhea—is steering grocery runs and restaurant orders for many consumers. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 24 July 2026 The bloc said the tech giant had illegally used its market dominance to prioritize its own search services, as well as preventing developers from steering customers towards cheaper alternatives. — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 23 July 2026 The 10-year bond has a heavy hand in steering consumer borrowing rates. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 23 July 2026 Though fit and fabric are steering market trends, color and patterns are proving to be important ways consumers are refreshing their denim style in 2026. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 July 2026 Torre, meanwhile, would serve as dungeon master, steering the gang through exhibit after exhibit. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 21 July 2026 Cristiano Amon, who marks his fifth anniversary as CEO this summer, is responsible for steering the 41-year-old communications company through a pivotal moment. — Sam Jacobs, Time, 21 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for steering

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Court records show that in early 2022, Arbuckle managed a team of more than 20 and helped forecast loan demand across major sectors of the bank, including corporate, commercial, wealth management and small-business banking.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
Maritime risk-management company Marisks on Wednesday said the affected vessels were moved outside the port.

— Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of management

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Whether sprinting across rooftops, hanging from airplanes, or piloting fighter jets on screen, the actor has built a career on pushing the limits—and audiences have rewarded him for it.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
Some of those strategies are already underway, including igniting trash and turning it into biochar, piloting composting programs and eliminating single-use plastics throughout county facilities.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of piloting

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Ceuta’s residents recalled a similar but smaller migration crisis in 2021, when the Moroccan government dropped its border controls and let several thousand people from Morocco and sub-Saharan countries into Ceuta over two days.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
The competitive edge is shifting from raw model intelligence to efficient operations, specialized data, and infrastructure control.

— Gerui Wang, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of control

Verb

For context, the median private SaaS company generates about $141,000 of revenue per employee, while the leading AI-native companies are running at twenty times that or more.

— Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Washington is in the midst of a record-setting statewide drought, leading the governor to issue a statewide burn ban on Saturday.

— Robbie Griffiths, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026