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as in guiding
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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as in piloting
to operate or control the course of
first needed to learn how to steer her personal watercraft before going out on the crowded lake
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Recent Examples of steering
Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Social media has flipped the power dynamic, turning memes into tools for steering these rivalries.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Williams, after steering Woods with his eyes, came back to Moore with a golden opportunity.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
The act of this reinforcement fine-tuning is indirectly guiding the generative AI toward hopefully stronger and better chain-of-thought approaches and steering it from CoTs that aren’t as good.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Watch Family Switch on Netflix Bad Moms Christmas Most of the Christmas magic is often helmed by mothers, but steering the sleigh comes with plenty of pressure.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The findings are good news for Angelenos worried about becoming a lion’s lunch — given that the cats are steering clear of people.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Like clockwork, each leader left the work of steering the trade-reliant economy to the Bank of Korea.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Since taking command of the ISS in September, Williams has been steering the station's operations, all the while maintaining her fitness routine.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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But Warren also gave off the impression he will be heavily involved in steering everything.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
Social media has flipped the power dynamic, turning memes into tools for steering these rivalries.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Williams, after steering Woods with his eyes, came back to Moore with a golden opportunity.
—Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
The act of this reinforcement fine-tuning is indirectly guiding the generative AI toward hopefully stronger and better chain-of-thought approaches and steering it from CoTs that aren’t as good.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Watch Family Switch on Netflix Bad Moms Christmas Most of the Christmas magic is often helmed by mothers, but steering the sleigh comes with plenty of pressure.
—Kelsie Gibson, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The findings are good news for Angelenos worried about becoming a lion’s lunch — given that the cats are steering clear of people.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
Like clockwork, each leader left the work of steering the trade-reliant economy to the Bank of Korea.
—William Pesek, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Since taking command of the ISS in September, Williams has been steering the station's operations, all the while maintaining her fitness routine.
—Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steering
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Clients interested in ongoing pest management can avail themselves of the company’s Gold Package, which includes year-round monitoring and treatment.Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Athlete insurance and risk management provider Players Heath has closed on a $60 million funding round led by Bluestone Equity Partners, the companies announced Wednesday.Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Based on my experience guiding companies through strengthening their privacy practices, here are four steps to consider.Jodi Daniels, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Influencers play a key role in this balance, guiding Gen Zers to brands that offer both quality and value, creating a powerful alignment between consumer desires and brand positioning this holiday season.Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Consider piloting initiatives like bare minimum Mondays to promote a healthier work-life balance.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Dollar General is piloting same-day delivery from approximately 75 stores as the discount retailer hopes to atone for some of its slip-ups earlier this year and regain market share among its middle-income consumers.Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 9 Dec. 2024
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Nonprofits are ripe for financial abuse, said Robert Nordlander, a former IRS special agent who spent two decades chasing tax evaders and money launderers – especially organizations like The County Buzz that have no internal controls, independent board or oversight.Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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After a sloppy start by both teams through the first period, the Flyers took control in the second but still failed on multiple prime scoring chances.Kevin Kurz, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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He was pictured leading a Cabinet meeting with his Idlib governing team, rebel leader Ahmed Al-Sharaa — also known by his nom de guerre Abu Mohammed al-Jolani (above, right) — and several Assad holdovers, including outgoing Prime Minister Mohammad Ghazi al-Jalali.Peter Weber, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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By spreading the burden of some of the work traditionally carried out by the CIO, businesses are able to bring a greater diversity of skills and experience to the tasks of leading organization-wide digital transformation in 2025.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The complexities of navigating the FDA approval process, conducting clinical trials, and establishing manufacturing and distribution networks demanded substantial investment.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The documentary sheds light on the pressures and challenges faced by Black artists navigating the music industry’s complexities.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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Accountability was also key in this new leadership structure.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Top Democratic National Committee members will meet in Washington over the next two days to discuss rules for picking new leadership and reflect on this year.Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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But her official team online, known as Taylor Nation, used its social media accounts to point fans in the direction of a new section on Swift’s website that’s dedicated to archiving material across eras.Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2024
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The alignment of the stones corresponds with the direction of the southernmost moonrise.Carlie Procell, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Steering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steering. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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