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

Instead, the topics have veered toward his interior-design endeavors. — Elise Brisco, VIBE.com, 7 Nov. 2026

The bird flushed straight toward the cab of a grain truck and veered out of range. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 4 Nov. 2026

Two people were killed in separate crashes hours apart Sunday in El Dorado County, including a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle and a driver whose car veered off the road, according to the California Highway Patrol. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026

The Tesla driver veered toward the right of the roadway, overcorrected to the left and came into the direct path of the Chevy. — Felix Rodriguez, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

The suspect, Michael Anthony Addison, veered across three lanes of traffic into the grassy median, to attempt a U-turn. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

The crash occurred after an SUV veered off the road, ran into a sign and rolled over. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026

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

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