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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
Barajas steers away from newer methods like using a diffuser or autoclave in her process and uses American whiskey barrels for the product’s 6-month resting process.
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Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The majority of long-range computer models (also called spaghetti models) suggest that the storm will follow a familiar track this season — a curve north that steers it clear of the Caribbean and Florida.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
In the 2,000-meter 8+ race, Kate and Gabby shared the boat with a total of eight rowers plus a coxswain who steers the boat and sets the cadence.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
The conceit is inherently crowdpleasing — a man stumbling into strangers’ lives and finding unexpected connection — but Hikari steers it with earnestness, elevating it beyond sentimental comedy.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Upon their arrival, they’re greeted by a wee man known only as the Dungeon Master, who enigmatically steers them through their new locale, keeping them safe from the evil forces of Venger while providing them with clues that will ostensibly lead them home.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Others cautioned that attacking appearances rather than engaging with ideas reflects poor judgment and steers the conversation away from meaningful discussion.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The user always steers the outputs.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
In 2018, The Pfister was the runner-up in 10Best's ranking of the country's Best Haunted Hotels, a detail that steers some Major League Baseball players clear of staying there.
—Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The majority of long-range computer models (also called spaghetti models) suggest that the storm will follow a familiar track this season — a curve north that steers it clear of the Caribbean and Florida.
—Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2025
In the 2,000-meter 8+ race, Kate and Gabby shared the boat with a total of eight rowers plus a coxswain who steers the boat and sets the cadence.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Sep. 2025
The conceit is inherently crowdpleasing — a man stumbling into strangers’ lives and finding unexpected connection — but Hikari steers it with earnestness, elevating it beyond sentimental comedy.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Upon their arrival, they’re greeted by a wee man known only as the Dungeon Master, who enigmatically steers them through their new locale, keeping them safe from the evil forces of Venger while providing them with clues that will ostensibly lead them home.
—Will Harris, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Others cautioned that attacking appearances rather than engaging with ideas reflects poor judgment and steers the conversation away from meaningful discussion.
—Emma Marsden, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
The user always steers the outputs.
—ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2025
In 2018, The Pfister was the runner-up in 10Best's ranking of the country's Best Haunted Hotels, a detail that steers some Major League Baseball players clear of staying there.
—Sofia Joseph, jsonline.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steers
Verb
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The state’s Brown Act, which guides how government meetings function, lists what constitutes disruptive behavior.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This general framing, which includes diverse activities under a single category, guides investigations and prosecutions.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
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With his loyal best friend Parvaiz (Raghav Juyal) and savvy manager Sanya (Anya Singh) by his side, Aasmaan navigates a glittering landscape filled with egos and unexpected betrayals.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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The show follows an ambitious friend group that navigates life and love in LA.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
18 Sep. 2025
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His power continued and now in a contract year, Schwarber leads MLB with 53 home runs and helped Philadelphia win a second-consecutive NL East title.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Junior running back Kendrick Raphael (39 carries, 201 yards, TD) leads a rushing attack that’s averaging 118 yards a game.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Maito then pilots one of these robots, called Gaine, and teams up with other mecha to take down the real evil Nouvelle Tokyo City.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Watch On For each mission simulation, one astronaut pilots the aircraft while another charts the landing area, marking key landmarks, identifying potential hazards and helping to track the flight path.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The order also directs CDPHE to collaborate with other state agencies and offices to identify and remove barriers to vaccination, ensure state health insurance plans and Medicaid cover COVID-19 vaccines and review and revise rules to ensure pharmacies can provide COVID-19 vaccines.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The enchanted satnav system directs Sarah and David to various doors dotted along their circuitous route toward healing.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After all, if an attacker hijacks the agent’s credentials or manipulates its input data, the agent could take harmful actions faster and more persistently than any human user.—
Michael DeCesare,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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In their new action-comedy movie The Pickup, Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidson play armored truck drivers who are reluctantly pulled into a casino heist when a burglar (Keke Palmer) hijacks their vehicle.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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That track dropped in late May and is featured on the soundtrack that accompanies the Brad Pitt film F1.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Kessler works as a physiotherapist and often accompanies her daughter to awards shows and movie premieres.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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From there, the company conducts a rigorous assessment.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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More details will be released after the Mississippi State Crime Lab conducts an autopsy, Seals said.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
18 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Steers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steers. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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