SHEERS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

sheers

verb

present tense third-person singular of sheer

as in deviates

to change one's course or direction the cruise ship sheered to the northwest, putting it safely out of the path of the hurricane

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as in veers

to depart abruptly from a straight line or course the car sheered to avoid hitting the dog

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straightens

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According to the distillery, the whiskey is made using the same distillation and barrel-entry proof as the core bourbon, but then deviates from there.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 July 2026
The Washington Post spoke to seven current and former National Park Service staffers who said the policy deviates from the agency’s long-standing approach to release as much information as possible.

— Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Definition of deviates

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Instead, Orton leans into the immersive, dreamy sounds of Weather Alive to craft a new album that veers more closely toward late-night jazz clubs than music for the spacey set.

— David Harris, SPIN, 29 June 2026
That last flavor is augmented by the whiskey’s higher proof, which veers toward burn but pulls back at the last minute.

— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 June 2026

Definition of veers

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Beat a prime Holloway at 170, though, and the door swings back open to the paydays he's chased since the rematch became official.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Winnebago foregoes the floor-to-ceiling sliding or rotating wall (or entire room) some manufacturers install in favor of a partial wall that swings the sink over top the toilet to clear out the shower.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 July 2026

Definition of swings

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Tumon Bay, the island’s main resort district, curves in a sweep of gorgeous waters backed by limestone cliffs and a skyline of hotels that reflect Guam’s long‑standing popularity with Japanese and Korean travelers.

— David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
Phoebe Philo’s version, a backless white tank with a dramatic ruffle that curves across the waist and up the shoulder blades transforms the silhouette into an avant-garde sculpture.

— Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 15 June 2026

Definition of curves

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In another image, Kate bows her head and pulls Princess Charlotte tightly into her for a hug.

— Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 6 July 2026
When two angels in disguise as men arrive in Sodom, Lot meets them at the town gates, bows reverently, and invites them to pass the night in his house.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 July 2026

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