steer
verb (used with object)
to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc..
steers
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pluralof steer.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Higham, a professor emeritus of history at the University of Manchester, steers readers through this difficult terrain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Taking a cue from nickelodeon piano players, composer John Powell steers the mood with a vibrantly eclectic score of sprightly ragtime, violin pathos and popcorn crescendos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
As it steers further north, the rain and stronger winds are more likely in Northern Ireland than Scotland.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
Florida’s attorney general says he is examining whether CVS’s PBM steers patients to its own pharmacies.
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
She quickly slips her arm through mine and steers me away from the ambassador.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
