as in to shut
to position (something) so as to prevent passage through an opening
Macleod threatened to steek the door in my face if I ever said a word against the Scots again
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Try not to open the oven before that 1 1/2 hour mark after shutting it off.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
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Alex Caruso, one of the team’s veterans, was a bench guy, until he was tasked with defending Nikola Jokić during the Thunder’s series against the Denver Nuggets, and did about as good a job as anyone has ever done of shutting Jokić down.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Each remains committed to close faculty-student collaboration, strong market connections, and rewarding experiential learning that amplifies impact.—
Wake Forest University,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2025
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Confession unearthed decades later In 2023 and 2024, prosecutors said the district attorney’s crime lab looked to DNA testing to close the case.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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How to Register With This DraftKings UFC Promo Code Signing up with DraftKings Sportsbook is the only way to lock in this 60-to-1 odds boost.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 June 2025
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As the manhunt continues, the sheriff’s office has advised residents in neighboring counties to lock their doors, including on outbuildings and sheds, and leave their outdoor lights on and their blinds open.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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“Steek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steek. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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