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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

Example Sentences

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Some analysts say investors have begun steering clear, wary of the sector’s day-to-day volatility.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

LeBron James is taking back the reins as the Lakers’ No. 1 playmaker and steering the team into the playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Last month, Lucid unveiled a two-seater robotaxi vehicle without a steering wheel or pedals, which drew comparisons to Tesla’s similar vehicle, the Cybercab robotaxi.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

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

He propped his book on the steering wheel and nodded.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen