Definitions

steer

[steer] / stɪər /

VERB

guide, direct on a course

Synonyms

STRONGEST

drive escort govern herd shepherd

STRONG

beacon captain conduct control helm lead pilot point route run see show skipper

WEAK

be in the driver's seat head for run things take over take the helm take the reins

Example Sentences

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Goldman, 50, has tried to steer the race away from the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Pyongyang, for its part, has made it clear that it will not steer away from its nuclear ambitions.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

So conservative investors may want to steer clear of Bitcoin and other cryptos.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

And while it could be easy to write Maddy off as the exact stereotype Levinson wanted to steer Demie away from, the reality was more complex.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Rosemary tries to steer me toward my usual table, but I’m having none of that.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

Vocabulary lists containing steer

Cormac McCarthy's "The Road"

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David Cameron's Words After the Brexit Vote

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"Modern Automotive Technology," Vocabulary from Section 10

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