Synonyms of sheered

sheered

verb

past tense of sheer

1

as in deviated

to change one's course or direction

the cruise ship sheered to the northwest, putting it safely out of the path of the hurricane

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deviated
• turned
• swung
• veered
• swerved
• diverged
• wheeled
• turned off
• detoured
• tacked
• zigzagged
• turned back
• doubled (back)

2

as in veered

to depart abruptly from a straight line or course

the car sheered to avoid hitting the dog

Synonyms & Similar Words

• veered
• cut
• turned
• swerved
• bowed
• curved
• circled
• yawed
• wandered
• arched
• zagged
• zigged
• broke
• bent
• curled
• rounded
• swept
• twisted
• arced
• skewed
• pivoted
• hooked
• slewed
• crooked
• spiraled
• looped
• strayed
• wheeled
• coiled
• zigzagged
• wound
• weaved
• deviated
• wavered
• about-faced

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sheered

The storm also sheered off about nearly two-thirds of the plant smokestack that measured 20 feet across and 225 feet high. — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 3 June 2026

The gel-like, nonsticky formula can be sheered out with fingertips for a soft flush or layered on with a brush for richer color saturation. — Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026