Synonyms

steering

American

[steer-ing] / ˈstɪər ɪŋ /

noun

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.

Other Word Forms

self-steering

adjective

Etymology

Origin of steering

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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Sky Canaves, a retail and e-commerce analyst at eMarketer, said that along with those concerns, the process of shopping with AI assistants is cumbersome, often steering customers to retailers’ websites to finish purchases.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

It said Wilburn “likely recognized the Tesla as a hazard” about a second before the crash, at which point he swerved his steering wheel to the right and applied the brakes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

I'm definitely steering down that route for now.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Historically low consumer confidence is steering people away from the company’s higher-end appliances.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Mom tapped her fingers on the steering wheel.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

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