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as in guides
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 steers
The jet stream is a highway of air at high altitudes which steers weather systems.
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Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Taking a cue from nickelodeon piano players, composer John Powell steers the mood with a vibrantly eclectic score of sprightly ragtime, violin pathos and popcorn crescendos.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
That ocean warming alters where thunderstorm activity concentrates near the equator, which in turn shifts the position of the jet stream — the fast-moving river of air that steers storms across North America.
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Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Broggi oversees Home Depot’s $25 billion e-commerce business, merchandising, and the customer experience for digital channels, while Bell steers product management, data, and AI.
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John Kell,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The system accelerates, brakes and steers the vehicle in the lane.
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James Raia,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Smoked paprika, six cloves of garlic, fresh mint, and lemon juice create a smoky, citrusy, bright flavor combo that steers ordinary chicken breast into decidedly unexpected territory.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
Interestingly, the latest high-profile college sports bill, the Protect College Sports Act, perhaps smartly steers clear of college athlete employment.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
That process shapes and steers the beam while reducing hardware complexity.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
1 July 2026
Taking a cue from nickelodeon piano players, composer John Powell steers the mood with a vibrantly eclectic score of sprightly ragtime, violin pathos and popcorn crescendos.
—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
That ocean warming alters where thunderstorm activity concentrates near the equator, which in turn shifts the position of the jet stream — the fast-moving river of air that steers storms across North America.
—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Broggi oversees Home Depot’s $25 billion e-commerce business, merchandising, and the customer experience for digital channels, while Bell steers product management, data, and AI.
—
John Kell,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
The system accelerates, brakes and steers the vehicle in the lane.
—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Smoked paprika, six cloves of garlic, fresh mint, and lemon juice create a smoky, citrusy, bright flavor combo that steers ordinary chicken breast into decidedly unexpected territory.
—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2026
Interestingly, the latest high-profile college sports bill, the Protect College Sports Act, perhaps smartly steers clear of college athlete employment.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
That process shapes and steers the beam while reducing hardware complexity.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steers
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Eder believed that American flags should be made in America, a philosophy that still guides the company today.
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For a truly memorable half day on the island, book a session at Forge a Memory, where a blacksmith guides you through making your own knife.
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There's also an optional co-op mode, which allows two players to split the controls of the Arwing starfighter and other vehicles; one person pilots them while the other shoots at enemies.
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Benji gives in to whatever Jake wants, desperate not to rock the boat, while Jake frequently pilots their relationship, taking control without giving much thought to Benji and his desires.
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Japan leads Brazil 1-0 after the first 45 minutes, taking advantage of essentially its only chance so far.
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Hickenlooper leads Gonzales 41% to 34% in the primary, according to a June 8 poll released by the Colorado Community Research, a polling firm.
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The intimate, 28-guest Zambezi Queen navigates Botswana’s Chobe River, with elephants, buffalo, and hippos appearing with a regularity that starts to feel less like a sighting and more like the river’s daily cast.
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This perspective has been pivotal as Qualcomm navigates the migration of AI from the cloud to devices, firmly establishing the company at the center of the future of intelligent computing.
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This reflection accompanies the release of Couture, a new film directed by Alice Winocour, in which Jolie stars as Maxine Walker, an American filmmaker who is diagnosed with breast cancer while in Paris on business.
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The buzz that accompanies the reunion of a great band doesn’t last forever – think of that other influential Massachusetts alt-rock institution that came back in the mid-2000s, Pixies, and how that initial excitement has dwindled with each successive post-reunion album.
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Kara changes her tune when Krem hijacks Kara’s ship and shoots Krypto with a poison dart.
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Tired of living in Cinderella’s shadow, Lilith steals the Fairy Godmother’s (Bette Midler) magic wand and hijacks the Royal Ball with her sister, Margot (Stephanie Hsu).
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Robyn Linscott, who directs education and family policy at The Arc of the United States, a major disability rights group, recalled attending a three-hour listening session the Education Department hosted in January.
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Provide a Focal Point Include a focal point that directs the eye and gives it a place to rest.
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Founded in 1999, ProCamps conducts more than 175 events each year with top professional and collegiate athletes, which will now be integrated under the FlexWork Sports brand.
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“Steers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steers. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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