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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
David Crown,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Aries March 21 – April 19 Home priorities need calm, steady steering now.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
March 21 – April 19 Home priorities need calm, steady steering now.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Two players can control Fox’s ship, with one person steering and the other shooting.
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Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
25 June 2026
And because modern cars are connected to the internet, this software acts as a core firewall to block hackers from accessing the steering or braking controls.
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New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Its handling and steering are merely average, though, and suffers from an overly thick octagonal-like steering wheel that’s awkward to hold.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
His team’s 911 Turbo S mixes all-wheel drive with rear-wheel steering to add some extra agility, but the electric front axle on the Corvette gives it a particular advantage in a few areas, including traction control.
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Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
That project entered its second phase with a $2 million contract and uses CF3D manufacturing, fiber steering, and topology optimization to develop lightweight fuselage structures with greater internal volume and payload capacity.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Cool girls are steering skorts away from their grade-school connotations with motorcycle boots, slingback heels, and more sophisticated shoe pairings.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Instead, the models showed clear, consistent bias, subtly steering users toward some faiths and away from others.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Drill Tech-Obayashi alleges Yuba Water is steering that investigation away from examining its own operational decisions while focusing instead on the contractor’s work.
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Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
After steering hiring toward workers of Latin American origin, the companies allegedly subjected those employees to intimidation and coercive working conditions.
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Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
2 July 2026
The son, Duncan Davitt, was 9 years old in the passenger seat, and the father, Mark, was steering their gray Chevy Impala away from Illinois Street and back toward their hometown of Indianola, Iowa, when a question flashed through his mind.
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Alex Zietlow
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
In contrast, effectively navigating ice requires steering into the skid.
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James G. Naples,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
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Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
26 June 2026
Noun
So, what happens when strong personalities inside the family start taking over the steering, with the other members left in the back seat?
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David Crown,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Aries March 21 – April 19 Home priorities need calm, steady steering now.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
March 21 – April 19 Home priorities need calm, steady steering now.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 June 2026
Two players can control Fox’s ship, with one person steering and the other shooting.
—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
25 June 2026
And because modern cars are connected to the internet, this software acts as a core firewall to block hackers from accessing the steering or braking controls.
—
New Atlas,
24 June 2026
Its handling and steering are merely average, though, and suffers from an overly thick octagonal-like steering wheel that’s awkward to hold.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
His team’s 911 Turbo S mixes all-wheel drive with rear-wheel steering to add some extra agility, but the electric front axle on the Corvette gives it a particular advantage in a few areas, including traction control.
—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
That project entered its second phase with a $2 million contract and uses CF3D manufacturing, fiber steering, and topology optimization to develop lightweight fuselage structures with greater internal volume and payload capacity.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
22 June 2026
Verb
And now Jacopo—who is on the business rather than creative side—is one of five partners steering the architectural studio into the next era, with global hotel, retail and residential projects from Sicily to Shanghai.
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Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Cool girls are steering skorts away from their grade-school connotations with motorcycle boots, slingback heels, and more sophisticated shoe pairings.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
4 July 2026
Instead, the models showed clear, consistent bias, subtly steering users toward some faiths and away from others.
—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Drill Tech-Obayashi alleges Yuba Water is steering that investigation away from examining its own operational decisions while focusing instead on the contractor’s work.
—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
3 July 2026
After steering hiring toward workers of Latin American origin, the companies allegedly subjected those employees to intimidation and coercive working conditions.
—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
2 July 2026
The son, Duncan Davitt, was 9 years old in the passenger seat, and the father, Mark, was steering their gray Chevy Impala away from Illinois Street and back toward their hometown of Indianola, Iowa, when a question flashed through his mind.
—
Alex Zietlow
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
In contrast, effectively navigating ice requires steering into the skid.
—
James G. Naples,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
The renowned, often feared lawyer dedicated years of pro-bono time to saving emerging designers from their troubles and steering their careers upward.
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Sarah Mower,
Vogue,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steering
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Andrea Davis, president and CEO of The Resiliency Initiative, has spent 25 years planning emergency response and crisis management for organizations including Disney, Walmart, the FIFA World Cup and Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration.
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Water management plans must include estimates of water usage, discharge locations and plans to minimize water demand.
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Gemini asked guiding questions in 76% of its messages and gave a straight answer 2% of the time.
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That balance between comedy and horror became the guiding principle for the production.
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According to Gartner, 36% of marketing activities are expected to be automated by 2028, while nearly one-third of marketing organizations have already implemented AI agents and many others are actively piloting them.
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Seth Rogen as the voice of a tiny alien co-piloting a space bus is an inspired concoction, as is a shabbier sci-fi realm with rest stops along the intergalactic highway.
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Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
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With Australia closing in on a winner in regulation with its young attack, Egypt settled in over the final 20 minutes or so to regain control of possession and find the more consistent threats on goal.
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Some Cuba watchers are skeptical Rodríguez Castro could assume a leading role in the official government.
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Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Defense heavyweight Lockheed Martin is leading the race to buy naval defense group Ultra Maritime, CNBC has learned.
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Rip currents are formidable natural forces, but knowing how to react can significantly increase your chances of safely navigating these challenging waters.
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The characters are left navigating a world where people often turn on each other rather than challenge the systems around them.
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Mayor Dean Trantalis, Commissioner Steven Glassman and Commissioner John Herbst took issue with her leadership, accusing her of being dismissive to subordinates and ruffling too many feathers.
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Zimbabwe’s leadership is facing fresh scrutiny in Washington as the country moves to finalize a constitutional amendment extending the serving president’s term until 2030.
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Follow the specific directions from your doctor and the exact type of medicine, first and foremost.
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The 2026 Honor Marching Band and Color Guard, under the direction of Boise State professor Phil Hartman, filled the air with festive tunes in celebration of America’s 250th birthday.
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“Steering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steering. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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