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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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In making the announcement, Lego brought out Ke Huy Quan, the Oscar winner who famously played Data, for a nostalgic mini-film, in which the actor guides viewers through the set and its Easter eggs.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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Through heartfelt storytelling and vibrant illustrations, the book guides children (and the adults reading with them) toward a deeper understanding of self-expression, balance, personal joy, and the importance of one’s feelings.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
21 Oct. 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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This little Sex and the City moment leads us right to the topic at the center of this episode’s cast.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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Isiah Pacheco, who missed Kansas City's Week 9 loss to the Buffalo Bills with an MCL sprain, leads the team with just 329 rushing yards.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 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,
31 Oct. 2025
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As Ruby navigates the academic landscape amongst her wealthy peers, she ultimately gets entangled in an unlikely romance with James Beaufort (Damian Hardung), heir to his family’s fortune.—
Maddie Garfinkle,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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An advertisement for the Résonance, which Francis Ford Coppola saved and was later found by his wife, leading to the gift, accompanies the watch, Boutros says.—
Laurie Brookins,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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But more important to the story than the autobiographical details, which in any case are swallowed up by the vortex of fiction, is the devastating loss of meaning that accompanies the death of a child.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Continue reading … SPEAKER SHOCK – Hacker hijacks airport speakers, blasts anti-Trump and other political messages.—
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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
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The order directs the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection to police price gouging while FoodShare benefits are depleted.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The Hillside Strangler is executive produced by IPC’s Eli Holzman and Aaron Saidman; Tim Walsh, who exec produced Night Stalker; and Peter LoGreco, who also directs and serves as showrunner.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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Helpstay says its founder personally reviews every host on its platform, while WWOOF conducts ID checks and requests photos of the areas where volunteers will eat and sleep.—
Georgiana Ralphs,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Much scholarly attention is also paid to the science of electrical storage, enabling a body to function as a permanently recharged battery, and to the use of an enormous lightning-rod mechanism, which will harness lightning from atop an isolated tower, where Victor conducts his experiments.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Steers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steers. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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