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 Schumer, who steers millions in outside spending through a constellation of PACs, threatened to freeze all investments in Maine unless Platner ends his campaign, but has otherwise stayed silent on the jockeying. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 7 July 2026 That warming changes where thunderstorms develop near the equator, which can shift the jet stream — the fast-moving river of air that steers storms across North America. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 7 July 2026 The jet stream is a highway of air at high altitudes which steers weather systems. — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 1 July 2026 Taking a cue from nickelodeon piano players, composer John Powell steers the mood with a vibrantly eclectic score of sprightly ragtime, violin pathos and popcorn crescendos. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026 Broggi oversees Home Depot’s $25 billion e-commerce business, merchandising, and the customer experience for digital channels, while Bell steers product management, data, and AI. — John Kell, Fortune, 24 June 2026 The system accelerates, brakes and steers the vehicle in the lane. — James Raia, Mercury News, 21 June 2026 Smoked paprika, six cloves of garlic, fresh mint, and lemon juice create a smoky, citrusy, bright flavor combo that steers ordinary chicken breast into decidedly unexpected territory. — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2026 Interestingly, the latest high-profile college sports bill, the Protect College Sports Act, perhaps smartly steers clear of college athlete employment. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for steers

Verb

Shoppers can type or search for a product on the handlebar touchscreen, and the cart’s map guides them to the aisle location.

— Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Listening from the very beginning helps address any reservations and guides you toward the best way to gain their trust and confidence in your products and services.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of guides

Verb

Manuel Varela, who also pilots Goodie, says the drone has switchable nozzles for whatever the cleaning job calls for.

— Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
There's also an optional co-op mode, which allows two players to split the controls of the Arwing starfighter and other vehicles; one person pilots them while the other shoots at enemies.

— Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 8 May 2026

Definition of pilots

Verb

Imran Ahmad, who leads Bitso Business, the B2B arm of one of Latin America's largest crypto exchanges, frames what endures the fee race in three parts.

— Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
The fact that Smokler and Boone were already in talks with the Bottom of the Hill owners about a film project before the news cycle kicked into gear leads many to believe in their ability to get the story right.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 20 July 2026

Definition of leads

Verb

Once a haven for politically sensitive titles and cross-border readers, Hong Kong’s publishing scene now navigates vague red lines, high-profile disappearances and prosecutions under security laws touted as vital for stability.

— Kanis Leung, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Concord Mills has three new additions making debuts this summer, even as the mall’s ownership navigates a wave of legal disputes with existing tenants.

— Catherine Muccigrosso July 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

Definition of navigates

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Kara changes her tune when Krem hijacks Kara’s ship and shoots Krypto with a poison dart.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026
Tired of living in Cinderella’s shadow, Lilith steals the Fairy Godmother’s (Bette Midler) magic wand and hijacks the Royal Ball with her sister, Margot (Stephanie Hsu).

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 23 June 2026

Definition of hijacks

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Moreover, in recognition of the fact that a person not a nation actually directs the film, the director’s name and not the country’s will be engraved for posterity on the statuette plaque.

— Thomas Doherty, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026
As the plant directs energy to heal the wounds caused by pruning, the rest of the plant suffers.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 17 July 2026