as in closed
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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Keep all windows and doors closed so your pet cannot easily escape, and draw the shades to minimize the sound and flashes of light.
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Corvino opened in 2017 and closed this past New Year’s Eve, but not before chef Michael Corvino was nominated for a James Beard Award several times, most recently in 2023.
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While our eyes were nearly shut watching this next stunt, Cruise insisted his be wide open.
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Just pop a clove inside, shut it, and twist until it’s minced to your liking.
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“Steeked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steeked. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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