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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
ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
My time was limited, but the steering was a delight and communicated what was going on on the pavement with the Pirelli PZero tires.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 4 Mar. 2026
Beam approaches the steering problem by physically shaping the laser pulse itself.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
Shot in black-and-white, the resulting photos have an elegiac quality and suggest the eventual mortality of any innovation or craze—ashes to ashes, rack-and-pinion steering to rack-and-pinion steering.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
According to the Tesla website, the Full Self Driving (Supervised) system can complete driving maneuvers such as lane changes, route navigation, steering as well as parking the car under driver supervision.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Bruton's next video will tackle the steering problem directly, and that's the real test of whether this wonderfully absurd machine has a future beyond his workshop floor.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 01, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
At the same time, the audio trace fills with a rapid series of ultrasonic echolocation calls, the staccato sound of a hunter steering through darkness.
—Leonie Baier, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Throttle and transmission shifts have been tweaked for sharper response, while, critically, a series of chassis alterations aim to liven up handling and steering feel.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
But experts recommend steering clear.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
The coalition’s agenda includes steering the country away from supporting Ukraine and rejecting some key European Union policies.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Sometimes that means steering someone toward a brand specifically designed for their proportions.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
Blackmon expressed concern that preliminary directives, such as moving certain departments, were already steering the city toward vacating City Hall before a full financial and policy framework had been established.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Stuber has perspective on running one of the largest Hollywood film studios, from his time at Universal Pictures and from his seven-year run steering the expansion of Netflix’s original movie ambitions.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Ryle argued that there was no separate mind steering the body.
—Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Elevate Porter County, the effort to develop a comprehensive plan for land use and thoroughfares, hosted a workshop Monday evening to engage the community in steering the county’s future.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
The team missed a race because its engines didn't arrive and another when its trucks were stuck in traffic, was accused by one driver of knowingly fitting damaged steering to his car and was eventually excluded from F1 mid-season.
—ABC News, 4 Mar. 2026
My time was limited, but the steering was a delight and communicated what was going on on the pavement with the Pirelli PZero tires.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 4 Mar. 2026
Beam approaches the steering problem by physically shaping the laser pulse itself.
—Margo Anderson, IEEE Spectrum, 4 Mar. 2026
Shot in black-and-white, the resulting photos have an elegiac quality and suggest the eventual mortality of any innovation or craze—ashes to ashes, rack-and-pinion steering to rack-and-pinion steering.
—Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2026
According to the Tesla website, the Full Self Driving (Supervised) system can complete driving maneuvers such as lane changes, route navigation, steering as well as parking the car under driver supervision.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 Mar. 2026
Bruton's next video will tackle the steering problem directly, and that's the real test of whether this wonderfully absurd machine has a future beyond his workshop floor.
—Omar Kardoudi
march 01, New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2026
At the same time, the audio trace fills with a rapid series of ultrasonic echolocation calls, the staccato sound of a hunter steering through darkness.
—Leonie Baier, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
Throttle and transmission shifts have been tweaked for sharper response, while, critically, a series of chassis alterations aim to liven up handling and steering feel.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Noem's departure marks a turnaround for a close ally to the president who was tasked with steering his centerpiece policy of mass deportations.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, Arkansas Online, 6 Mar. 2026
But experts recommend steering clear.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 6 Mar. 2026
The coalition’s agenda includes steering the country away from supporting Ukraine and rejecting some key European Union policies.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Sometimes that means steering someone toward a brand specifically designed for their proportions.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 4 Mar. 2026
Blackmon expressed concern that preliminary directives, such as moving certain departments, were already steering the city toward vacating City Hall before a full financial and policy framework had been established.
—Devyani Chhetri, Dallas Morning News, 2 Mar. 2026
Stuber has perspective on running one of the largest Hollywood film studios, from his time at Universal Pictures and from his seven-year run steering the expansion of Netflix’s original movie ambitions.
—Marc Malkin, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Ryle argued that there was no separate mind steering the body.
—Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
Elevate Porter County, the effort to develop a comprehensive plan for land use and thoroughfares, hosted a workshop Monday evening to engage the community in steering the county’s future.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steering
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Residents may require medication management and may have previously posed a potential risk to harm themselves or others, but any aggressive behavior must have occurred no less than six months prior to being admitted.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Through its program on border management, anti-corruption and criminal justice, the office has been supporting Haitian institutions to address the broader issues that continue to fuel instability and violence in the country.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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In addition to receiving this year's recognition, Davis has been selected to serve as a STRIVE mentor for the 2026 team, guiding a cohort of teachers chosen for the program this year.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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The role involves guiding investment decisions, making sure portfolios remain balanced and helping lead the team to achieve strong performance.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Multiple big players will start piloting the principles on their shows including Channel 4, Disney, Banijay and Sky.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Last year, Sunnyvale began piloting a similar program limited to northwest Sunnyvale.—
Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Affordability is a top issue this midterm cycle as the GOP is defending its control of the House and Senate.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Jayhawks started this game on a 9-0 run, but TCU quickly caught up and took control, particularly with KU’s Bidunga in foul trouble.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Valkyrie’s presence also contributed to Edinburgh’s emergence as a leading robotics hub, supporting world-class research, thought leadership, and a growing ecosystem of robotics innovation and startups.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s most prominent political rival, Imamoglu stands accused by prosecutors of leading a criminal organization.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Airspace restrictions have become an increasingly common challenge for airlines navigating a world shaped by geopolitical conflict.—
Zach Levitt,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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What unfolds is a deeply personal chronicle of war, exile and heartbreak, as Israa grows up navigating adolescence, identity and belonging far from the home she was forced to leave.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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Hughes has more than 25 years of experience, including leadership roles, with the YMCA and has focused on supporting health and youth innovations, a museum news release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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SimQ Development is emerging as a growing commercial builder in Florida, guided by the leadership of contractor Aaron Simque.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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Indonesia’s stocks and currency slid toward new bearish milestones as rising Middle East conflict dragged on regional assets, compounding concerns over the country’s investability and policy direction.—
Prima Wirayani,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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As a result, heat can move through the material almost three times more efficiently along the direction of the electric field, offering a powerful way to manage thermal energy in advanced technologies.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Steering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steering. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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