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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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Recent Examples of steers
The vibe definitely steers more toward homey than hotel, which is fitting considering its remote, spectacular location.
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Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The plot unfolds at the urgent but erratic pace of a life-altering business deal, as Bonitzer unfussily steers us through a series of small rooms as people scramble to determine the proper thing to do with Schiele’s painting.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
The MCPura steers like Italian olive oil, simultaneously smooth and spicy, a signature of our favorite Italian cars.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
As Shannon, the only one in the other boat with boating experience, steers the hot tub carrying Gina and Jenn into the side of a much larger boat, Emily gets Tamra and Gretchen to agree, again, to try, again, not to be so mad and mean at each other.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Once activated, an external magnet mounted on a robotic arm steers the capsule with precision, guiding it like a joystick to the target area.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
From there, the hurricane center’s track steers the storm far away from land, even Bermuda to the north.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
McKissick recommends sticking within the 19 to 24 inch frame range and steers her clients toward the sleek Samsung Frame when possible.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
And McConaughey, as a nervy reluctant hero, steers the searing, intense narrative about normal people living through the most hellish of circumstances.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
The plot unfolds at the urgent but erratic pace of a life-altering business deal, as Bonitzer unfussily steers us through a series of small rooms as people scramble to determine the proper thing to do with Schiele’s painting.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 29 Oct. 2025
The MCPura steers like Italian olive oil, simultaneously smooth and spicy, a signature of our favorite Italian cars.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
As Shannon, the only one in the other boat with boating experience, steers the hot tub carrying Gina and Jenn into the side of a much larger boat, Emily gets Tamra and Gretchen to agree, again, to try, again, not to be so mad and mean at each other.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
Once activated, an external magnet mounted on a robotic arm steers the capsule with precision, guiding it like a joystick to the target area.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
From there, the hurricane center’s track steers the storm far away from land, even Bermuda to the north.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
McKissick recommends sticking within the 19 to 24 inch frame range and steers her clients toward the sleek Samsung Frame when possible.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
And McConaughey, as a nervy reluctant hero, steers the searing, intense narrative about normal people living through the most hellish of circumstances.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steers
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Adventure guides the ninth sign's spirit; these wanderers are not afraid to take risks.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Haverstock guides chef and friend Ranga Perera, launching on a section of the Middle Fork Flathead River that’s overlooked by most park visitors.—
Outside,
Outside,
4 Nov. 2025
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Maito then pilots one of these robots, called Gaine, and teams up with other mecha to take down the real evil Nouvelle Tokyo City.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Watch On For each mission simulation, one astronaut pilots the aircraft while another charts the landing area, marking key landmarks, identifying potential hazards and helping to track the flight path.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Archdeacon, who now leads roughly 1,000 UC Health doctors as CEO of University of Cincinnati Physicians, later described the decision as a cost-saving move for the department that had nothing to do with his relationship with Stryker.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Moro Ojomo leads the defense with four sacks, with Andrew Mukuba snaring two interceptions.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Nov. 2025
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Now working in his former office, Agnes navigates panic attacks and triggered memories with the help of her best friend (Naomi Ackie) and an adorable gray cat.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Perez can continue to have the lion’s share of the catching duties as Jensen navigates his first full season in the majors.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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But Belém was not set up for the influx that accompanies COP.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Billboard Holiday Countdown accompanies the annual return of Billboard’s Top Holiday Albums chart.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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Continue reading … SPEAKER SHOCK – Hacker hijacks airport speakers, blasts anti-Trump and other political messages.—
,
FOXNews.com,
16 Oct. 2025
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After all, if an attacker hijacks the agent’s credentials or manipulates its input data, the agent could take harmful actions faster and more persistently than any human user.—
Michael DeCesare,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Jones directs from the debut feature script by Welsh writer Lisa Baker.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
11 Nov. 2025
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Shannon Gibson, Stephanie Noonan and Sam Schalifer also serve as executive producers alongside Tyne Rafaeli, who also directs.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
11 Nov. 2025
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SpaceX conducts many of its own rocket launches, most using the Falcon 9 rocket, from California and Florida.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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Lebanon's National Council for Scientific Research, which conducts research and advises the government on policy, has documented almost 500 homes destroyed after the ceasefire in just three border villages and hundreds more houses damaged.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Steers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steers. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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