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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
Will Boston move forward with the 2024 NBA Finals MVP as their new temporary centerpiece, relying on Brown to steer the ship until Tatum returns and reunites the team’s $600-plus million duo?
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 23 May 2025
Staying grounded in their business mission helps foster a sense of resiliency and will steer their business through uncertain times.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
At that point, the chief engineer had also woken up and went to the control room to try and maneuver the ship while the skipper attempted to steer from the fly bridge.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 15 May 2025
In May 2023, the company’s CEO, Sam Altman, co-signed an open letter describing the technology as a potential extinction risk—a narrative that has arguably helped OpenAI center itself and steer regulatory conversations.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
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Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 23 May 2025
Staying grounded in their business mission helps foster a sense of resiliency and will steer their business through uncertain times.
—Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
At that point, the chief engineer had also woken up and went to the control room to try and maneuver the ship while the skipper attempted to steer from the fly bridge.
—Greta Bjornson, People.com, 15 May 2025
In May 2023, the company’s CEO, Sam Altman, co-signed an open letter describing the technology as a potential extinction risk—a narrative that has arguably helped OpenAI center itself and steer regulatory conversations.
—Karen Hao, The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steer
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Edwards has guided the Timberwolves to two consecutive Western Conference Finals berths for the first time in franchise history.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The knowledgeable staff guides guests through Croatia’s unique wine regions, from full-bodied reds of the Pelješac Peninsula to crisp whites from Istria.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The company started piloting its fiber business in 2021, starting in New York City.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
3 June 2025
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Southern Correctional Institution in Troy will pilot another step-down program, likely beginning in July, according to Acree.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
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Musk spent close to $300 million to send President Trump back to the White House, and has since been leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), slashing the size of the federal workforce.—
Kate Rooney,Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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The longtime Trump ally and budget guru worked closely with Musk on the initiative, leading efforts to cut agency regulations and pushing a controversial idea in favor of Trump’s authority to impound funds.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
29 May 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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As the name suggests, small claims court is designed to help people resolve minor disputes and features a simplified process that many individuals can navigate even without an attorney.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
5 June 2025
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Trump fired Krebs, who directed the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, in November 2020 after Krebs disputed the Republican president’s unsubstantiated claims of voting fraud and vouched for the integrity of the 2020 election, which Trump lost to Democrat Joe Biden.—
Rebecca Santana,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Even in places with other daily or weekly news sources, those outlets may not be directing resources toward original or locally based stories, leaving it to public stations to fill the gap.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
3 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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Labeled by variety and accompanied by a booklet with background information and maintenance tips, the seeds are accessible at all times during library hours.—
Madison Beveridge,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 June 2025
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Season 4, subtitled Night Country, which starred Jodie Foster (who won an Emmy for her role) and Kali Reis, was helmed by Issa López, marking the first time franchise creator Pizzolatto was not involved (he was still credited as an EP).—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
31 May 2025
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The modern Japanese restaurant is helmed by executive chef Junichi Yoshida, who brings his own Michelin pedigree to the InterContinental Danang from his experience at the first teppanyaki restaurant to ever receive a Michelin star.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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“Steer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steer. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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