steering

[steer-ing] / ˈstɪər ɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

managing

Synonyms

STRONG

administering admonishing advising controlling executing governing guiding handling husbanding inspecting leading operating organizing overseeing piloting regulating superintending supervising

Antonyms

STRONG

subordinate

ADJECTIVE

pointing

Synonyms

STRONG

declaring denoting designating disclosing displaying evidencing evincing guiding manifesting marking placing revealing showing signifying specifying spotting

NOUN

navigation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boating exploration shipping

STRONG

aeronautics captaincy captainship flying pilotage piloting sailing seafaring seamanship steerage voyage yachting

WEAK

cruising helmsmanship nautics navigating ocean travel plotting a course voyaging

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While there is seemingly a lot to gain for fans, and you could argue the players, that gain isn't nearly as appealing for many of those charged with steering the ships.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The light green Apollo Go logo was visible on the steering wheel.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The car has a steering aid and indicators on the floor, as well as buttons for lights, wipers, gears and the handbrake.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

BlueCruise, introduced in 2021, promises to keep a car in its lane, manage speed and slow down when approaching another vehicle, all without a driver’s hands on the steering wheel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

“The steering went out. We ran into a ditch.”

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

steering

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