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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
Upon their arrival, they’re greeted by a wee man known only as the Dungeon Master, who enigmatically steers them through their new locale, keeping them safe from the evil forces of Venger while providing them with clues that will ostensibly lead them home.
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Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Others cautioned that attacking appearances rather than engaging with ideas reflects poor judgment and steers the conversation away from meaningful discussion.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The user always steers the outputs.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
In 2018, The Pfister was the runner-up in 10Best's ranking of the country's Best Haunted Hotels, a detail that steers some Major League Baseball players clear of staying there.
—Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Leanne heads up campaigns, imagery and branding alongside retail and the overall running of the company, while Guy steers production, wholesale partnerships and generally oversees the finished products.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Acutely self-aware but nevertheless unapologetic, Vasquez steers his surreal and cynical midnight treasure just to the point of mainstream acceptability here.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
Authentic Brands Group now also steers Muhammad Ali’s and Elvis Presley’s publicity rights.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Admittedly, 2024 was a challenging year in many respects; but now, in the last six weeks, the zodiac sign of Sagittarius takes over and steers us in new directions with its curiosity and drive.
—Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Others cautioned that attacking appearances rather than engaging with ideas reflects poor judgment and steers the conversation away from meaningful discussion.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The user always steers the outputs.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
In 2018, The Pfister was the runner-up in 10Best's ranking of the country's Best Haunted Hotels, a detail that steers some Major League Baseball players clear of staying there.
—Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Leanne heads up campaigns, imagery and branding alongside retail and the overall running of the company, while Guy steers production, wholesale partnerships and generally oversees the finished products.
—Gemma A. Williams, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Acutely self-aware but nevertheless unapologetic, Vasquez steers his surreal and cynical midnight treasure just to the point of mainstream acceptability here.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
Authentic Brands Group now also steers Muhammad Ali’s and Elvis Presley’s publicity rights.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Admittedly, 2024 was a challenging year in many respects; but now, in the last six weeks, the zodiac sign of Sagittarius takes over and steers us in new directions with its curiosity and drive.
—Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steers
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Welcome to Ultimate Homes, a new Robb Report video series in which host Mark Ellwood guides you through the most striking and luxurious homes on the prime market today.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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Back inside, Winters guides me through his collection of family photos and mementos from his travels.—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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Early buzz is that Apatow skillfully navigates both the humor and the heartbreak.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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As the pharmaceutical industry navigates increasingly complex regulatory landscapes, the adoption of generative AI could mark a turning point in how quickly and safely therapies reach patients worldwide.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Alexander currently leads Missouri with 69 total points and 60 digs while unleashing 158 total attacks in 2025.—
Brady Shanahan,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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Samsung leads this category too with a score of 82, followed by Shark (81), Bissell, and Dyson (80 each), Roomba (78), Dirt Devil, and Eureka (77 apiece), and Electrolux and Hoover (both 76).—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
9 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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It is understood Utz will work in tandem with Mathilde Favier, who directs the celebrities department for women, and Sam Maouchi, celebrity relations director for men.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sarah directs him to the art of the Renaissance.—
Scott Stossel,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 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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In their new action-comedy movie The Pickup, Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson play armored truck drivers who are reluctantly pulled into a casino heist when a burglar (Keke Palmer) hijacks their vehicle.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Just as heartburn always accompanies a chicken Parmesan, and a hangover always follows a great night out.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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But, because mange often accompanies secondary infections and nutritional imbalances, treatment in the wild is impractical, making the work at Walden's Puddle and other rehabilitation facilities all the more important, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Communications Manager Jason Harmon said.—
Katie Nixon,
Nashville Tennessean,
5 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025
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Following compilation, our expert panel of distinguished cloud industry veterans conducts the evaluation and ranking process, with these leaders also empowered to suggest additional companies for consideration.—
Bessemer Venture Partners,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Steers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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