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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
In an era in high school sports where boos, jeers, and uncalled-for chants are the status quo, Shelton steers fans to uplift rather than put down.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 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
The mayor's executive order steers the assessor to adopt the International Association of Assessing Officers ratio standards, produce a mass appraisal report and modify the city's economic condition factors.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The lifestyle and luxury executive, who joined Trudon in March 2025, also steers the creative strategy of its sister company Carrière Frères, a French interior fragrance brand.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Toyota steers through rough terrain Economic uncertainty and inflation made 2025 a tough year for new-car sales.
—Matthew Heimer, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 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
The mayor's executive order steers the assessor to adopt the International Association of Assessing Officers ratio standards, produce a mass appraisal report and modify the city's economic condition factors.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The lifestyle and luxury executive, who joined Trudon in March 2025, also steers the creative strategy of its sister company Carrière Frères, a French interior fragrance brand.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Toyota steers through rough terrain Economic uncertainty and inflation made 2025 a tough year for new-car sales.
—Matthew Heimer, Fortune, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steers
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If guilt pops up around spending, remember compassion guides wise choices.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2026
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Defender Addison Staats, a youth national team call-up, guides the back line while also adding six goals and nine assists.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Mar. 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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Åberg has put on a ball-striking clinic through three days and leads the field in driving distance, strokes gained tee to green and average proximity to the hole.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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Golden’s team leads the nation with a plus-14 rebounding margin and bettered Kentucky 50-29 on the boards on Friday to generate a 21-8 edge in second-change points.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2026
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During treatment, the AI assistant ensures every pulse navigates the precise line between high-energy efficacy and epidermal safety.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Bagula navigates complicated issues that come with being the second largest school district in California with a very diverse student population.—
Marsha Sutton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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The film accompanies four young people — two from Linares and two Chinese engineers — just as the old Santana factory, a symbol of the city, reopens.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s a different energy inside UConn women’s basketball practices as soon as the calendar turns to March, that signature buzz of anticipation and tension that accompanies the arrival of the postseason.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 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
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All that progress rolls backward if males can take spots on both men’s and women’s teams; this torpedoes Title IX and hijacks women’s sports.—
Alanna Smith,
New York Daily News,
12 Jan. 2026
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James Longman is lead producer, Liz Clare directs and Daran Jonno Johnson is head writer for the UK version.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
18 Mar. 2026
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Those could include rising costs and uncertainty about the business environment as well as changes within corporations about who directs decisions about charitable giving.—
Thalia Beaty,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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In the booking video released Friday, a deputy conducts a thorough search and pat-down of Joseph.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ángel Gil-Ordóñez, who conducts the PostClassical Ensemble, and Drew Lichtenberg, a guest curator for the evening, avoided any direct political comments, but the selections spoke clearly enough on their own.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Steers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steers. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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