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as in guiding
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 piloting
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 steering
Paul Ratner, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
The steering system is gaining popularity internationally and could become much more common in the future.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Standard features also include an adaptive suspension with active hydraulic body roll stabilization and rear-wheel steering to enhance agility and maneuverability.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 4 Jan. 2026
Van der Velden says Tilly has improved over the last six months, but only through sustained human steering.
—Josh Rottenberg, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025
This system swiftly kicks in to assist in rerouting the bike by stopping, steering, or altering the throttle.
—New Atlas, 30 Dec. 2025
Tom Burrows, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Although the treaty's implementation will take years and ratification requires political involvement, the agreement would not exist without Matsoso steering the ship.
—New Atlas, 31 Dec. 2025
The company quietly backtracked from that promise in the past year, though, and the prototypes spotted this week on the South Side clearly have steering wheels and a driver in the front seat.
—Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 31 Dec. 2025
The 34-year-old's remarkable descent from a seat in the state's assembly to steering the city of dreams has launched him into the national spotlight.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 30 Dec. 2025
SpellsByMia also recommends steering clear of black magic and scare tactics.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
From pesticides to paint fumes, the importance of steering clear of hidden toxins during pregnancy is well-documented.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 27 Dec. 2025
Jupiter in Leo illuminates where your ego, fear of judgment, or longing for external validation may have been steering your financial decisions.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
But World Atlas, a website publishing content about travel and other resources, is helping visitors unlock the beauty of Tennessee, steering people looking for a unique view of the state in rural settings with character and something new.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Nov. 2025
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The company introduced advances in vehicle motion management, a software platform that coordinates braking, steering, powertrain, and suspension systems.
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Maresca, who arrived at Chelsea in June 2024 after steering Leicester City to the Championship title, left having won the Conference League and Club World Cup.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for steering
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First selected as a 20-year-old for the white-ball series against Australia in 2024, his introduction into the England environment was love at first sight for all the management involved.—
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Austin chef David Bull opened the restaurant at the Crazy Water Hotel in Mineral Wells before that hotel changed management.—
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Mike Vrabel has breathed life into the New England Patriots, guiding them to a 7-2 start while riding a six-game winning streak despite fielding a roster that still has its fair share of deficiencies.—
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Mamdani, 34, is a charismatic socialist who has limited experience in the private sector and seems utterly unconcerned about his guiding philosophy’s long track record of creating misery.—
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For Flywing, the X-Wing Fighter represents a deliberate shift in RC design philosophy, one that prioritizes immersion over imagery and piloting over passive viewing.—
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Two or three more lash machines will soon land in Dallas at Ulta, with whom Luum has been piloting an earlier version of the robot since 2023.—
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As the Palisades Fire burned out of control under hurricane-force winds, some residents chose to stay and fight, like Cort Wagner.—
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Later attention turned to flood control after a hurricane in the 1920s caused Lake Okeechobee to overflow, killing thousands.—
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Nuro is leading the testing using robotaxi engineering prototypes supervised by autonomous vehicle operators.—
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Gold, sage and forest green tile flooring lined the area, leading into a room with a pool table and carpet, with a series of unique memorabilia on the walls.—
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In Die My Love, which also stars Robert Pattinson, Lawrence plays Grace, a new mother navigating postpartum depression.—
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There are some rare exceptions, like Dan Bylsma navigating a devastating injury crisis with the Pittsburgh Penguins.—
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The protest comes amid ongoing unrest in Iran, where demonstrations that began over economic grievances have spread nationwide, evolving into a direct challenge to Iran's clerical leadership.—
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The Panthers conceded 19 points per game with the help of Houston’s leadership, which Harris said is vocal and by example.—
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At a moment of increasing niche-ification of the news media business, Axel Springer is running in the opposite direction.—
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Automation can go in either of these directions; that’s why the task of the left is to create social and cultural conditions in which the benign and constructive aspects of technology and automation are primary.—
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“Steering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steering. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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