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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
Mark Phelan, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
This mode leaves it up to the RZR's onboard management system to analyze driving parameters like throttle, braking, steering and motion and lock or unlock the sway bars accordingly – up to 200 times per second.
—New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Michael Frith, former executive vice president and creative producer of Henson Productions, recalled Muppet steering salvos in an oral history told to Slate’s Studio360.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
The tactile sensations from the driver’s seat—throttle response, steering feel, and shifter action—are excellent.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
Full steering lock to one side or the other while asking the differentials to propel a 5,900-pound SUV without any wheelspin is tough.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 4 Feb. 2026
Other car companies such as Toyota and Honda offer lane assist steering as a standard feature on some vehicles, including the Corolla and Civic, respectively.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Honda tweaked the steering to provide more feedback and a greater sense of stability.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This is Nissan’s premiere safety tech system, taking over braking and steering like an extra-smart cruise control, or if the driver is impaired or incapacitated.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
In recent years, the Chicago Auto Show has been steering toward electric vehicles, following the ambitious state and national agenda to convert the industry from combustion engines to cleaner technology, incentivized by governmental tax credits and rebates.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Some felt the surveyors were steering them away from expressing environmental concerns.
—Max Chesnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Both recommend prioritizing materials such as wood, metal, glass, and stone while steering clear of items with damage that cannot be easily repaired.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Dan Trachtenberg, who has spent the last several years reviving and steering the Predator franchise for 20th Century Studios, is planting his flag at Paramount Pictures.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
As president and chief creative officer, Walden is tasked with steering the ship of Disney’s TV and film studios and streaming platforms, aside from ESPN.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Requiring prior authorization for these procedures and devices could reduce wasteful spending and help patients by steering them away from unnecessary treatments.
—Grace MacKleby, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
It is understood Leblanc is tasked with defining and steering the Italian brand’s global marketing and communication strategy across all markets and touch points, and helping to drive its ambitions.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
Honda tweaked the steering to provide more feedback and a greater sense of stability.
—Mark Phelan, USA Today, 9 Feb. 2026
This mode leaves it up to the RZR's onboard management system to analyze driving parameters like throttle, braking, steering and motion and lock or unlock the sway bars accordingly – up to 200 times per second.
—New Atlas, 9 Feb. 2026
Michael Frith, former executive vice president and creative producer of Henson Productions, recalled Muppet steering salvos in an oral history told to Slate’s Studio360.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 9 Feb. 2026
The tactile sensations from the driver’s seat—throttle response, steering feel, and shifter action—are excellent.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026
Full steering lock to one side or the other while asking the differentials to propel a 5,900-pound SUV without any wheelspin is tough.
—Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 4 Feb. 2026
Other car companies such as Toyota and Honda offer lane assist steering as a standard feature on some vehicles, including the Corolla and Civic, respectively.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 Feb. 2026
Honda tweaked the steering to provide more feedback and a greater sense of stability.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 30 Jan. 2026
This is Nissan’s premiere safety tech system, taking over braking and steering like an extra-smart cruise control, or if the driver is impaired or incapacitated.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
That difference — that scissor that is happening in the sled — is what gives you steering.
—Jayson Jenks, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
In recent years, the Chicago Auto Show has been steering toward electric vehicles, following the ambitious state and national agenda to convert the industry from combustion engines to cleaner technology, incentivized by governmental tax credits and rebates.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Some felt the surveyors were steering them away from expressing environmental concerns.
—Max Chesnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Both recommend prioritizing materials such as wood, metal, glass, and stone while steering clear of items with damage that cannot be easily repaired.
—Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
Dan Trachtenberg, who has spent the last several years reviving and steering the Predator franchise for 20th Century Studios, is planting his flag at Paramount Pictures.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 5 Feb. 2026
As president and chief creative officer, Walden is tasked with steering the ship of Disney’s TV and film studios and streaming platforms, aside from ESPN.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 4 Feb. 2026
Requiring prior authorization for these procedures and devices could reduce wasteful spending and help patients by steering them away from unnecessary treatments.
—Grace MacKleby, The Conversation, 4 Feb. 2026
It is understood Leblanc is tasked with defining and steering the Italian brand’s global marketing and communication strategy across all markets and touch points, and helping to drive its ambitions.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steering
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Pivotal's quality management system is also certified by SAE International, which sets global aviation safety standards.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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Ed Dolshun has over 12 years’ experience in the pest management industry and is currently chief trapping officer and technical director at Catchmaster.—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
7 Feb. 2026
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Jit Singh, who grew up in Johor and has been guiding for 50-plus years, met us in the lobby.—
Jeff Chu,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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He’s currently tied with George Seifert, who won 17 upon succeeding Bill Walsh and guiding the 1989 49ers to the Lombardi Trophy.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The officer piloting the drone could use its display monitor to determine whether more officers need to be dispatched to a call or fewer.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Feb. 2026
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The biochar machine was one of three solutions the county is piloting.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Engineers tracked stability and control across each phase.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
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As Farthing was assisting in traffic control, a man approached him from behind and stabbed him in the back, sheriff's office spokesperson Kim Peters said in a news release.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Feb. 2026
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Judges ruled Lai was the mastermind Lai was arrested in August 2020 under the security law that was used in a years-long crackdown on many of Hong Kong’s leading activists.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The 15 consecutive wins are also the most under Lawson, who is in her fifth full season leading the Blue Devils (18-6, 13-0).—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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The new installment promises challenges across diverse locations, from navigating the Angolan desert in track vehicles to immersing in Malaysia’s automotive scene and testing American performance cars in California.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
5 Feb. 2026
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Neighbors in some communities have seen a reprieve from snow removal, yet others continue to wait while navigating tough sidewalks.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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That balance of a decades-old history and a new brand’s need to establish itself in its own right shapes the leadership challenge facing Strazik, who joined GE in 2000 when it was still led by Jack Welch, one of the defining — and most debated — business leaders of the 20th century.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Taking the baton Pacific Symphony announced its 2026-27 Classical Series, marking the orchestra’s 48th season, and its first under the leadership of its new artistic and music director, Alexander Shelley.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Maybe that school of thought will change if the line on the chart below continues to move in an upward direction.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The threat to these businesses came from an unexpected direction.—
Peyton Forte,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Steering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steering. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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