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as in deviated
to change one's course or direction
at this point the river veers to the southwest before finally emptying into the Atlantic Ocean
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as in swung
to change the course or direction of (something)
veered the ship abruptly to the right to avoid a collision
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as in swerved
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
without warning the car veered to the left and into an oncoming truck
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Recent Examples of veered
From there, the questions veered into the details of banking regulatory policy.
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Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Their attempts at political discourse often veered toward the group speaking in vague, naïve universalisms.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors allege that the driver of the car, Dennis Edward Mitchell III, 31, intentionally veered toward Simoncic and have charged him with capital murder along with other charges.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
According to investigators, a group of family and friends was riding eastbound on the shoulder of SR-371 when two of the horses veered onto the highway.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Seconds later, a black BMW M4 sailed through a concrete divider, veered into the southbound lanes and smashed into an oncoming car, according to a Los Angeles Times report citing the California Highway Patrol.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
One person was killed Thursday when a vehicle veered off a rural Ramona-area roadway and struck an embankment.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
To the detriment of her career, if not her art, Jordan never veered into pop crossover territory.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
The motorcycle then reportedly veered back into the roadway as the operator fell off the bike, state police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Their attempts at political discourse often veered toward the group speaking in vague, naïve universalisms.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 4 Sep. 2025
Prosecutors allege that the driver of the car, Dennis Edward Mitchell III, 31, intentionally veered toward Simoncic and have charged him with capital murder along with other charges.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
According to investigators, a group of family and friends was riding eastbound on the shoulder of SR-371 when two of the horses veered onto the highway.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Seconds later, a black BMW M4 sailed through a concrete divider, veered into the southbound lanes and smashed into an oncoming car, according to a Los Angeles Times report citing the California Highway Patrol.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 Sep. 2025
One person was killed Thursday when a vehicle veered off a rural Ramona-area roadway and struck an embankment.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
To the detriment of her career, if not her art, Jordan never veered into pop crossover territory.
—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2025
The motorcycle then reportedly veered back into the roadway as the operator fell off the bike, state police said.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veered
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Which is why Mahomes played all of 48 seconds in the first two irrelevant games as Reid deviated from his customary inclination to play him most in the second-to-last rehearsal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
23 Aug. 2025
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Early in the run, Whoop's heart rate measurements deviated from the Ultra 2's by as much as 5 to 10bpm.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Aug. 2025
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For a locker room that’s been through a lot because the front office swung and missed on the worst quarterback trade in NFL history.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Busta also received an assist from Papoose and Joyner Lucas, all of them sharing lyrical wordplay and seamless tradeoffs as Busta swung between his trademark dichotomy of rapping to gruff bellowing.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Bates' car swerved off the freeway and came to a rest in a culvert, police said.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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Simoncic was one of two officers deploying tire-deflating devices in the 7200 block of State Avenue when Mitchell swerved, intentionally striking Simoncic, police Chief Karl Oakman previously told reporters.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
27 Aug. 2025
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Valverde turned 27 in July and is now in his eighth season with Madrid’s first team since joining from Penarol in his Uruguayan homeland for €5million as an 18-year-old in summer 2016.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Valdez turned his back to the plate and paused as Salazar and Volpe stared at him.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The actress whipped out some ballerina dance moves to ensure each pair was still comfortable enough for any and all activities.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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This mordant delight — about two young men who befriend one another in a support group for people who’ve lost a twin — whipped the Eccles theater into a frenzy with its cuttingly dark laughs and unexpected plot twists.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Initially lined up outside, Chiefs defensive end Chris Jones quickly cut inside to beat the right tackle.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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On the northeast of the fire, by Sugar Pine Mountain, crews worked in steep, inaccessible terrain to bring containment lines into the natural rock bluff, trying to cut the fire off south of the Wishon Reservoir for the protection of the critical hydroelectric infrastructure.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In a rivalry rooted in history that extends well beyond the field, Saturday’s renewal of the famed Border War series has been circled on both programs’ calendars for a long time now.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Baltimore Ravens have likely had Sunday's Week 1 matchup against the Buffalo Bills circled ever since the NFL schedule was released.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The 5-year-old, identified as William, slipped through the front gate of his family's home and wandered to a nearby Chick-fil-A, where he was greeted by the staff and treated to a breakfast sandwich, per the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO).—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Eli McCann, 41, (@eliwmccann) posted a clip on TikTok, recounting a moment from several years ago when his then 5-year-old niece was exploring his house and wandered into his bedroom.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Veered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veered. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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