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as in to guide
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 steer
In that configuration, throttle response increases, steering assist decreases (steering feel gets heavier), the idle stop system is deactivated, and the instrument accent lighting changes from white to red—the Si transforms, within seconds, into a sport sedan.
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Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Lecornu will now have to steer a budget through France’s completely fractured parliament, macro strategists at Deutsche Bank flagged Wednesday.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The Dutchman is single-handedly steering the team as his teammate, Yuki Tsunoda, struggles to adapt to the RB21 following his promotion from Racing Bulls ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Just like with any compost, steer clear of blending meat or dairy waste, which attracts pests.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
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Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Lecornu will now have to steer a budget through France’s completely fractured parliament, macro strategists at Deutsche Bank flagged Wednesday.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The Dutchman is single-handedly steering the team as his teammate, Yuki Tsunoda, struggles to adapt to the RB21 following his promotion from Racing Bulls ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
Just like with any compost, steer clear of blending meat or dairy waste, which attracts pests.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steer
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The museum guides visitors through Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Islamic, and other global belief systems before culminating in the Buddhist 10 Courts of Hell.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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This discovery not only changes our understanding of lunar geology but could also guide future missions to regions where the moon’s surface is still active.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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Frank Quirarte, piloting his new Yamaha WaveRunner, narrated a play-by-play for his Instagram live feed.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Nurabot is currently being piloted in Taichung Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan, on a ward that treats diseases associated with the lungs, face and neck, including lung cancer and asthma.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Unlocking perks But the rising cost of card membership has led some users to downgrade to lower-tier versions or explore more affordable offerings from Capital One or Citigroup, senior Bankrate analyst Ted Rossman told CNBC in June.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Abreu currently leads the Kubota High Limit Racing standings after securing nine victories so far this season.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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His comments heaped political and financial pressure on media companies navigating a febrile and toxic atmosphere in the aftermath of Kirk's assassination.—
Amanda Castro
Shane Croucher
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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To navigate this uncharted terrain, leaders can benefit from having a blueprint for carving out the best approach for their organization.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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With Aisling Chin-Yee, Chase co-directed No Ordinary Man, which was presented at Cannes Docs as part of the Canadian Showcase of Docs-in-Progress.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
12 Sep. 2025
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The series is directed by Takimoto Tomoyuki, known for socially conscious narratives, alongside Ohba Norichika.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
12 Sep. 2025
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Tumors growing where chronic injury has hijacked DNA repair and allowed malignant cells to escape control.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Which is why Canadians are particularly incensed at the notion that any American would hijack the Canadian flag and claim it as theirs.—
Vivian Song,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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The arrival was accompanied by a performance from the Household Cavalry band, whose musicians wore ornate state dress uniforms originally designed in the 1600s and woven with pure gold thread.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry
Shane Croucher
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Agnès Varda Award is accompanied by a grant for mentoring aspiring film artists.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
18 Sep. 2025
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Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Wynn Las Vegas’ shimmering ode to the Mediterranean, PISCES Bar & Seafare is positioned on the resort’s Lake of Dreams, with executive chef Martin Heierling helming the voyage.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Damon Dash has been named Chairman of REVOLT TV, a position the entrepreneur and executive will helm for the duration of one month.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Steer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steer. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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