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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
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.
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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
Rely instead on whatever your server recommends (or steers you away from).
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Director Amy Heckerling steers us to root for Cher anyway.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Specifically, rather than needing to chase prey with movement or lures, Genlisea’s architecture, in and of itself, is what subtly steers microscopic organisms inward.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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
Rely instead on whatever your server recommends (or steers you away from).
—Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 17 Jan. 2026
Director Amy Heckerling steers us to root for Cher anyway.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2026
Specifically, rather than needing to chase prey with movement or lures, Genlisea’s architecture, in and of itself, is what subtly steers microscopic organisms inward.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steers
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Interestingly, this technique guides the growth of solar crystals from the bottom up, creating nearly flawless energy-harvesting films.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Feb. 2026
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During the retreat, the council also reviewed the city’s Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which guides investments in critical infrastructure, including roads, facilities and other public assets.—
Chuck Page,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 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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Trying to do what your phone can’t Ziad Asghar, who leads Qualcomm’s wearables and personal AI devices division, said Qualcomm saw the need for a new chip after companies approached them with new gadget concepts.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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The visit is also an opportunity to model activities that parents can do at home with their kids, such as reading a book aloud, said Carneshia Edwards, who leads the hospital's kindergarten readiness team.—
MAKIYA SEMINERA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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As Yasmin navigates her relationship with tech founder Sir Henry Muck (Kit 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.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2026
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Political implications Saab’s resignation comes at a sensitive political moment as the government navigates internal realignments and seeks to implement recent legislative measures, including the amnesty law aimed at easing political tensions.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Somewhere along the line, perhaps in an attempt to comprehend the incomprehensible, or to put a cap on the devastation that accompanies loss, the word closure attached itself to the shocking aftermath of death, particularly unexpected and catastrophic death.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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Sandy percussion accompanies a journey up the Orinoco River.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 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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Voros directs all six episodes of the debut season.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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Voros directs all six episodes of the first season.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Feb. 2026
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That's why the NYC Health Department responds to all 311 rat complaints year-round and conducts roughly 150,000 inspections annually.—
Elle McLogan,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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After the application period, Summit County SAR conducts in-person interviews on an invitation-only basis.—
Jayme Moye,
Outside,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Steers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steers. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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