steering

American  

[steer-ing] / ˈstɪər ɪŋ /

noun

• steerings
  plural

1. the discriminatory practice by a real estate agent of maneuvering a client from a minority group away from considering a home in a white neighborhood.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• self-steering
  adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• steerings
  plural

Etymology

Origin of steering

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

steering

Seasoned female comics like Croonquist, who have navigated the industry’s ups and downs firsthand, are among those steering comedy mentorship programs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

True to his mission, Kenig got behind the steering wheel and raced towards the Gaza border in the early hours of October 7, 2023 after a colleague alerted him to what was happening.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

The long tail likely provided propulsion, while the extended, fin-like front legs helped with steering and stabilization.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 29, 2026

I think this mix of the good and bad stories is probably right, although I’d add to the list foreign buyers steering clear of the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026

I clenched the steering wheel and hit the accelerator.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

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