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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 Fed traditionally steers clear of political whims when devising monetary policy in part to maintain credibility.
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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
Co-produced by Jorge Milliano, Tomy B and J-Trons, and written by Gael, Kenneth Vargas, and Derek, the song steers away from Nicky’s signature reggaetón sound, and welcomes the Puerto Rican artist into Venesti’s musical realm — one that’s powered by Latin Afrobeats and pop fusions.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is a nearly magical technology that steers the car through city streets like a robotic chauffeur.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
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
Co-produced by Jorge Milliano, Tomy B and J-Trons, and written by Gael, Kenneth Vargas, and Derek, the song steers away from Nicky’s signature reggaetón sound, and welcomes the Puerto Rican artist into Venesti’s musical realm — one that’s powered by Latin Afrobeats and pop fusions.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 20 Feb. 2026
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is a nearly magical technology that steers the car through city streets like a robotic chauffeur.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steers
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Through the band members’ stories, Méndez guides readers expertly through a historical landscape that may be unfamiliar to them and examines thought-provoking ideas about art and protest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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This agency guides local school districts and also provides partial oversight.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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The drones are always recording and equipped with high-quality zoom and thermal cameras as a Cincinnati police officer remotely pilots the drone from the department's command center.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
11 Dec. 2025
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When Claire’s adult daughter Channing pilots the idea of going on a ski trip next year and starting her own holiday traditions, Claire completely ices her out and won’t consider it.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
9 Dec. 2025
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Like a teacher guiding a child, the work leads the eye step-by-step from the lower right to the upper left.—
Sebastian Smee,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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From superhero to child killer to intergalactic enforcer, Vader's arc leads him to want to rule the galaxy with his son by his side, though Luke doesn't turn like his father when given the chance.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Active micromotor technology could redefine uranium extraction Departing from conventional adsorbents that rely on passive contact, the new system actively navigates through water to locate and capture uranium ions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Apr. 2026
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As Yasmin navigates her relationship with tech founder Sir Henry Muck (Harington) and Harper is pulled into the orbit of enigmatic executive Whitney Halberstram (Max Minghella), their twisted friendship begins to warp and ignite under the pressure of money, power, and the desire to be on top.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Creams and lotions can help ease the itching that accompanies the rash, and prompt medical attention reduces the chance of complications like postherpetic neuralgia or vision problems.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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This reading accompanies the Private Life episode featuring Filler in conversation with host Jarrett Earnest.—
Martin Filler,
The New York Review of Books,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the final cut, Mabel accidentally stumbles upon research being done by her biology professor (Kathy Najimy), discovers the technology, and hijacks a robot beaver.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2026
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By feeding a stodgy institutional figure like Powell into the AI-meme deluge, the internet hijacks the Federal Reserve’s image and accelerates it past the point of professional control.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Scott Windhauser directs from his own script.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Co-written by its star Jack Holden and Ed Stambollouian, who directs, the play dramatizes the real-life violence of Ken McElroy, a man who terrorized a small town for years in rural Missouri.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
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However, the account holder does need to provide proof if the IRS conducts a tax audit in the future, McClanahan said.—
Greg Iacurci,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Following the video, CBS News conducts its own analysis.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Steers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steers. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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