STEERS Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

steers

verb

present tense third-person singular of steer

as in guides

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 pilots

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 steers Gomez has been outspoken about the tactics of her colleague Carr, who steers the agency and influences the direction of the FCC’s regulatory Media Bureau. —

Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 Bukayo Saka steers Arsenal in-front vs Atletico! —

Phil Hay, New York Times, 6 May 2026 The Fed traditionally steers clear of political whims when devising monetary policy in part to maintain credibility. —

Tristan Bove, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026 This year’s event raised money for UpSpire⁠, an employment program; Tarrant Area Food Bank; United Community Centers, focusing on food and literacy; and Tarrant To & Through Partnership, which steers students toward college or careers. —

Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026 Studies show that during neutral years, the jet stream often steers storms out to sea rather than toward the Gulf Coast or Southeast, reducing overall landfall risk. —

Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026 Perfectionists Nini and Jane are feeling a bit neurotic, while Darlene Mitchell helpfully steers Juicy to develop a Karen that will lean into her strengths and make Ru laugh. —

Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 28 Mar. 2026 Despite recent improvements, the system still steers capital toward expensive new buildings while existing affordable housing converts to market rate. —

Rafael Leon, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026 Whether China can use that shifting landscape to accelerate its rise as a global power will depend in part on how well Xi’s government steers the economy. —

Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026

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Among other damage, the oil can essentially suffocate mangrove trees, interfere with hawksbill turtles’ and green sea turtles’ sense of smell that guides their navigation, and prevent fish from reproducing.

— Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 May 2026
Sal Rodriguez, the opinion editor for the Southern California News Group’s 11 newspapers, heads the editorial board and guides our stances on public policy and political matters.

— Teagan Davidge, Daily News, 14 May 2026