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

Derived Forms

self-steering

adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

steerings

plural

Etymology

Origin of steering

First recorded in 1975–80

Example Sentences

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Steering the conversation with the right questions keeps us in the driver’s seat and seeing around corners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The tone of the conversation between the potential rivals was said to be warm, with Steering committing to campaign for Burnham in the Makerfield by-election.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Steering Responsive LED Headlights The Crosstrek’s headlights turn in relation to the wheels, helping you see further into a corner.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 26, 2025

According to an Axios report, a meeting of the Steering and Policy Committee — with Jeffries in the room — turned into a grievance-airing session over the outside groups.

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2025

Steering clear of Mr. Lott’s room, Frankie hurried around the floor, getting things organized, then went back up the back staircase to the next level.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau

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