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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But should it become necessary to defend the honor of the Empire, a chrome button on the steering wheel activates Infinity Mode.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The light green Apollo Go logo was visible on the steering wheel.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Judge Singh’s ruling also removed Beasley Allen from the plaintiffs steering committee, which helps make decisions on behalf of all plaintiffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

“Why are people wary of endorsing Nithya for mayor? A lot of people who were in leadership at the time are hesitant because of that situation,” said Noah Suarez-Sikes, a member of DSA-LA’s steering committee.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

I clenched the steering wheel and hit the accelerator.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

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