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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
Acutely self-aware but nevertheless unapologetic, Vasquez steers his surreal and cynical midnight treasure just to the point of mainstream acceptability here.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
Authentic Brands Group now also steers Muhammad Ali’s and Elvis Presley’s publicity rights.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Admittedly, 2024 was a challenging year in many respects; but now, in the last six weeks, the zodiac sign of Sagittarius takes over and steers us in new directions with its curiosity and drive.
—Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Typically, a human pilot wearing a virtual reality headset remotely steers an FPV in real time.
—David Axe, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Kenneth Branagh, the Shakespearean wiz of my dreams, brings that passionate theatricality to this piece, and steers the ship with dramatic heft and kinetic electricity.
—Betty Gabriel, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
The move comes as the county steers toward a tight budget season — one especially critical for transit services as the agency approaches another major fiscal cliff in the next couple of years.
—Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2024
Sutherland runs the division with fellow Co-Head Ben Kramer, also a perennial figure at major festivals and markets and who steers the dealmaking and operations with Sutherland.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2024
China steers local firms away from Nvidia.
—John Kell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Dec. 2024
Authentic Brands Group now also steers Muhammad Ali’s and Elvis Presley’s publicity rights.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Admittedly, 2024 was a challenging year in many respects; but now, in the last six weeks, the zodiac sign of Sagittarius takes over and steers us in new directions with its curiosity and drive.
—Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Typically, a human pilot wearing a virtual reality headset remotely steers an FPV in real time.
—David Axe, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
Kenneth Branagh, the Shakespearean wiz of my dreams, brings that passionate theatricality to this piece, and steers the ship with dramatic heft and kinetic electricity.
—Betty Gabriel, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
The move comes as the county steers toward a tight budget season — one especially critical for transit services as the agency approaches another major fiscal cliff in the next couple of years.
—Vanessa Swales, Journal Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2024
Sutherland runs the division with fellow Co-Head Ben Kramer, also a perennial figure at major festivals and markets and who steers the dealmaking and operations with Sutherland.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2024
China steers local firms away from Nvidia.
—John Kell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steers
Verb
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An instructor guides the class through shaping a cylinder, then attaching the bottom and handle.—
Tasha Tsiaperas,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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Setting out with a plan guides the entire process and leads you to a polished result.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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What keeps us coming back is Jolie, who navigates her drift toward sympathy without fully abandoning the ink stain that’s spread across her soul.—
Staff Author,
EW.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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An ex-criminal turned juice bar owner navigates his daily life as a single father in the community that raised him.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The boot-hitting has come in handy; Tait-Jones leads the country in free throw attempts and makes (210 for 274 from the line).—
CJ Moore,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The Joe Gibbs Racing star also leads the Cup Series with nine poles since the start of the 2023 season.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Wade Hair directs the musical for the theater, 6900 Aloma Ave.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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Missy Barnes directs the production, which tells the story of the title character, a teenage girl who endures relentless bullying at school and a fanatically religious mother at home.—
Matthew J. Palm,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The series also starred Collins as angel Castiel, who accompanies the Winchesters on their exorcisms.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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This environment can foster healthier interactions and reduce the anxiety that often accompanies dating.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The company, which conducts air cargo flights and charter services, did not disclose the names of the pilots.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC News,
18 Dec. 2024
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House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-KY) indicated that House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has a trump card in his deck, which will prove to be invaluable once Congress conducts its House speaker vote next month.—
Asher Notheis,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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But the study shows luck can be a major factor, too, says Zipple.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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The bow itself shows no signs of slowing down for 2025, especially not with high-profile stars like Fanning and Demi Moore wearing them to awards shows.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Steers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steers. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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