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as in guided
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 steered
In terms of the modern era, though, Forest are rookies at this level, as this is their first season with continental football since Frank Clark — one of the club’s Miracle Men — steered them to the UEFA Cup quarter-finals in 1996.
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Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Two of the Bumblebee drones were being steered to collide with the third, as part of the soldiers' initial training for the kind of drone-on-drone combat that's been taking place for months on the battlefield in Ukraine.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Previous defense secretaries have mainly steered clear of partisan politics and divisive social issues.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The Bionic Arowana swims around its enclosure autonomously by default, and it can also be steered by wireless remote control – although the latter would only work at quite a shallow depth.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
Summit defender Carson Pickett steered in an own goal in the 65th minute while trying to clear a pass destined for a back-post tap-in.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
This has steered a lukewarm fan reaction to a Miami Herald poll that invited fans to grade the Dolphins choice of Proctor at 12th overall.
—Greg Cote
april 26, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Officials should also examine whether borrowers of color are being steered into certain mortgage types or face similar barriers in small business and farm loans.
—Chase Jordan
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Eixenberger steered Griffin to the moments inside the nightclub before the shooting and her description to Sacramento police at UC Davis Medical Center.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Two of the Bumblebee drones were being steered to collide with the third, as part of the soldiers' initial training for the kind of drone-on-drone combat that's been taking place for months on the battlefield in Ukraine.
—Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
Previous defense secretaries have mainly steered clear of partisan politics and divisive social issues.
—Michael Scherer, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
The Bionic Arowana swims around its enclosure autonomously by default, and it can also be steered by wireless remote control – although the latter would only work at quite a shallow depth.
—New Atlas, 27 Apr. 2026
Summit defender Carson Pickett steered in an own goal in the 65th minute while trying to clear a pass destined for a back-post tap-in.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026
This has steered a lukewarm fan reaction to a Miami Herald poll that invited fans to grade the Dolphins choice of Proctor at 12th overall.
—Greg Cote
april 26, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Officials should also examine whether borrowers of color are being steered into certain mortgage types or face similar barriers in small business and farm loans.
—Chase Jordan
april 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 Apr. 2026
Eixenberger steered Griffin to the moments inside the nightclub before the shooting and her description to Sacramento police at UC Davis Medical Center.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steered
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There are also in-room massages, guided hikes through surrounding trails, and sound healing sessions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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Trinity Rodman whipped in a cross that found Leicy Santos, who guided it home.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But only 38 percent of the 2026 event’s entries ran autonomously, organizers say; the rest were piloted remotely.—
Deni Ellis Béchard,
Scientific American,
22 Apr. 2026
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After narrowing the options, the resource was piloted in classrooms and evaluated, per the district memo.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Austin Williams led Lockport (18-5, 1-1) with seven kills.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jalen Johnson led Atlanta with 18 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, while CJ McCollum, who had shaped too much of this series already, was limited to six points on 3-for-10 shooting.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In most large companies, that access is informal, undocumented, and navigated through relationships.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The night sky can be navigated and known, but only by those who don't waste any opportunity to look up.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Steered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steered. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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