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as in guided
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 steered
Too often plaintiffs are steered into life-altering spinal surgeries and invasive procedures that independent and reputable medical experts say are often unnecessary and inconsistent with accepted standards of care.
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Elizabeth Heck, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Yet, independent German brands have largely steered clear of bricks-and-mortar.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
By multiple accounts, Gorman is getting praise as a steady hand who steered the selection process with equanimity and a distance from the key players that gave him perspective on what Disney needed most.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Since becoming health secretary, however, Kennedy has largely steered clear of the issue, despite a push by raw milk advocates to change federal policy on raw milk.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Directed and steered by Alex Timbers, with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg among its executive producers, The Muppet Show keeps things chaotically simple.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Officers safely steered the kangaroo off the roadway and onto nearby private property before tracking down the animal’s owner, according to authorities.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Cruz’s effort has stirred questions in Washington, with early donations meant to fully help the nominee largely being steered to Cruz.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Huml steered the Wildcats to a 9-9 record in a very strong Dual County League and to the quarterfinals of the Div.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Elizabeth Heck, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Yet, independent German brands have largely steered clear of bricks-and-mortar.
—Maliha Shoaib, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2026
By multiple accounts, Gorman is getting praise as a steady hand who steered the selection process with equanimity and a distance from the key players that gave him perspective on what Disney needed most.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Since becoming health secretary, however, Kennedy has largely steered clear of the issue, despite a push by raw milk advocates to change federal policy on raw milk.
—Suzy Khimm, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Directed and steered by Alex Timbers, with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg among its executive producers, The Muppet Show keeps things chaotically simple.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Officers safely steered the kangaroo off the roadway and onto nearby private property before tracking down the animal’s owner, according to authorities.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Cruz’s effort has stirred questions in Washington, with early donations meant to fully help the nominee largely being steered to Cruz.
—Joseph Morton, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Huml steered the Wildcats to a 9-9 record in a very strong Dual County League and to the quarterfinals of the Div.
—Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steered
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His individual production guided the Rams to the NFC Championship Game, where their season ended in a 31-27 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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The excursion also included lunch at a nearby restaurant, a walking tour of picturesque Les Baux-de-Provence, and guided motorcoach travel in between.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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But they aren’t being piloted from the ground — or by a person at all.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Feb. 2026
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SoFi Stadium piloted the system at last year’s Concacaf Nations League finals, and MetLife Stadium, among others, used it for the Club World Cup.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Leonard led the Clippers (25-28) with 24 points after scoring 41 in a blowout win in December in the last meeting between the teams.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Lemon’s legal team is led by prominent Washington DC attorney Abbe Lowell.—
Whitney Wild,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Smith navigated a field of 89 skiers and was one of 30 to qualify for the quarterfinals of the bracket-style event.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Feb. 2026
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The two worked together as the district navigated the pandemic and academic recovery.—
State House News Service,
Boston Herald,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Steered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steered. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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