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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
Otherwise, Parkinson has steered clear of borrowing players from elsewhere, focusing instead on permanent signings.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2016, the plan steers the Kingdom from reliance on oil to become a global leader in such sectors as technology, entertainment and tourism.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Since taking the helm in 2018, Powell has steered the Fed through a litany of challenges, such as an economic crisis sowed by the Covid-19 pandemic, a historic bout of high inflation, and now, an erratic global trade war that has unsettled decision-makers across the world.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
Despite his efforts to steer her toward more conventional alternatives, his suggestions were dismissed.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 28 May 2025
Launched by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2016, the plan steers the Kingdom from reliance on oil to become a global leader in such sectors as technology, entertainment and tourism.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Since taking the helm in 2018, Powell has steered the Fed through a litany of challenges, such as an economic crisis sowed by the Covid-19 pandemic, a historic bout of high inflation, and now, an erratic global trade war that has unsettled decision-makers across the world.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 26 May 2025
Despite his efforts to steer her toward more conventional alternatives, his suggestions were dismissed.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 26 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steer
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The design stands out courtesy of ingrained alignment markers, which guide your hands and feet when setting up poses.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Organizations that embrace this mindset can use external constraints as strategic input, guiding everything from architecture to go-to-market timing.—
Jagbir Kaur,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The demo was truly impressive and illustrated how legacy apps can be easily captured, replicated, re-imagined, piloted, tested, and developed further on a modern agentic platform.—
Adrian Swinscoe,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Then while diving down to the Titanic two years ago, the Titan imploded while Rush was piloting.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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To lead effectively in this new landscape, business leaders should consider three mindset changes: 1.—
David Chiem,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Polling has shown that Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot who represents the state's 11th Congressional District, leads the crowded Democratic field, but the race could still be anyone’s to win.—
Brittany Shepherd,
ABC News,
10 June 2025
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The teen has an intellectual disability that affects his ability to read and had trouble navigating the phone system to call his mom, McCarthy said.—
Rachel Baye,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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Two approaches, one reckoning for higher education Harvard’s defiance and Columbia’s cooperation reveal two contrasting strategies for navigating the Trump administration’s intense scrutiny.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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However, the ultimate goal is to turn these into relays mounted on drones flying at high altitudes to direct the power where needed.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 June 2025
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Little Amélie or the Character of Rain, an adaptation of Amélie Nothomb’s novel, directed by Maïlys Vallade and Liane-Cho Han, won Annecy’s audience award for best feature.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2025
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With his keffiyeh, aviator sunglasses, and beard stubble, Arafat first received media attention in the 1960s and 1970s, when the PLO was hijacking airplanes and perpetrating terrorist attacks.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Microsoft accounts are now at risk from a new attack that has hijacked Google’s App Scripts to provide a veil of authenticity when sending malicious phishing emails.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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An accompanying ad campaign for the Converse collaboration featuring Lila Moss is running online and in wild posting.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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Utilizing an accompanying app or physical pushbutton controls, riders can choose between Slow, Middle and Fast pedaling preferences.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
5 June 2025
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Wirkola is back to helm the Casey and Miller penned sequel.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
11 June 2025
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Questlove, who helmed Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius), has paid tribute to the documentary’s subject, Sly Stone, hours after the iconic artist died on Monday.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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“Steer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steer. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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