STEEK Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

steek

verb

ˈstēk

Definition of steek

chiefly Scottish

as in to shut

to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening Macleod threatened to steek the door in my face if I ever said a word against the Scots again

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While our eyes were nearly shut watching this next stunt, Cruise insisted his be wide open.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Just pop a clove inside, shut it, and twist until it’s minced to your liking.

— Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Definition of shut

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No students or staff were in the building when the remains were uncovered, as school ended for the summer on Friday and the school was closed for construction, police said.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
Seeking to close a $12 billion budget shortfall last year, the governor hoped to cut over $750 million from the state’s payroll expenses in salaries and wages.

— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of close

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Its weightless-yet-revitalizing feel is thanks to moisturizing squalane, Japanese lemon balm and sunflower seed wax, which calm inflammation, improve the skin barrier, and lock in hydration.

— Grace Scollo, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Simply apply 1 to 2 inches of natural mulch, like bark mulch, over the roots of your plants to lock in soil moisture and keep the mulch line at least 1 inch away from the plant's stems.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

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