Synonyms of veered

veered

verb

past tense of veer

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

2

as in swung

to change the course or direction of (something)

veered the ship abruptly to the right to avoid a collision

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swung
• turned
• whipped
• shifted
• diverted
• deflected
• redirected
• moved
• wheeled
• deviated
• whirled
• swerved
• switched
• swiveled
• shunted
• sidetracked
• averted
• swayed
• twisted
• zigzagged
• reversed
• transferred
• curved
• rechanneled
• turned back
• bent

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightened

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of veered

When the replacement arrived, the new cotton felt stiff, less breathable, and one side seam veered off at an angle, pulling the fabric awkwardly around my body. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

On the way back, a vehicle in the convoy veered off the road and fell into a ravine. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Though Tuesday’s green veered more forest and emerald-oriented, both the McQueen coat and Middleton’s Victoria Beckham suited style from Thursday showcased the range of green tones the British royal keeps on hand for her public engagements. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

As Sony's lineup of portable audio devices has evolved over the years, it's veered towards more discerning listeners. — New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026

After impact, the motorcycle veered off the right side of the highway through the gore of the exit ramp and into the rest area’s grassy median. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 13 Oct. 2026

Family members of the 39-year-old woman who was killed when a car veered off the road and into a Whittier burger restaurant earlier this week held a vigil to honor their lost loved one on Wednesday. — Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

The vehicle veered off the road into multiple rocks on Saturday along Highway 1 near Deer Creek. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

The vehicle Odom was driving veered into the eastbound lanes and struck another vehicle before crashing head-on into Schupp’s pickup truck. — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026