as in turning
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1
as in deviating
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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2
as in swinging
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 cutting
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 veering
Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Together, even when the cameras are off, the hosts are affable and garrulous, veering from one riff to another with the impish energy of drive-time radio hosts who monitor Rasmussen polling instead of batting averages.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Wrought Iron is another variation of black, this time veering more towards soft charcoal.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Although not a full Renaissance sleeve, Lela Rose slit into those on a few of her cocktail dresses, allowing subtle movement without veering too far into costume territory.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
In Paris, Boubalé also plays around with its spritz for the winter by veering away from the drink’s bitterness and citrus-forward profile.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
If your brand of romance is veering a touch moodier (or nonexistent) this year, why not exchange pale pink for a soft baby blue?
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
College campuses were often the site of antisemetic incidents, including at UT, where pro-Palestinian protests were accused of sometimes veering into antisemitism.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Maye kept veering into the on-rushing Bills defender, giving his running back a better angle and finally threw a block at about the 20-yard line.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Somehow, Bentley’s support act plays to both those sensibilities, since Skaggs was a mainstream Nashville star who went bluegrass, and now is veering back a little bit, as a live attraction.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Together, even when the cameras are off, the hosts are affable and garrulous, veering from one riff to another with the impish energy of drive-time radio hosts who monitor Rasmussen polling instead of batting averages.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 19 Feb. 2026
Wrought Iron is another variation of black, this time veering more towards soft charcoal.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Although not a full Renaissance sleeve, Lela Rose slit into those on a few of her cocktail dresses, allowing subtle movement without veering too far into costume territory.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 17 Feb. 2026
In Paris, Boubalé also plays around with its spritz for the winter by veering away from the drink’s bitterness and citrus-forward profile.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
If your brand of romance is veering a touch moodier (or nonexistent) this year, why not exchange pale pink for a soft baby blue?
—Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 6 Feb. 2026
College campuses were often the site of antisemetic incidents, including at UT, where pro-Palestinian protests were accused of sometimes veering into antisemitism.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
Maye kept veering into the on-rushing Bills defender, giving his running back a better angle and finally threw a block at about the 20-yard line.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veering
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Lynyrd Skynyrd, for example, has made big business out of their summer amphitheater tours over the years, while Foreigner is deviating from their usual arena-forward approach this spring to travel with a symphony orchestra.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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The show may change the happily ever afters of both leading ladies in Season 5 and Season 6, deviating from the Bridgerton books.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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On one sequence Harding made a perfect bounce pass to a cutting Edmonds, who dunked over a West Virginia defender.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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Go easy on the buffing Some people also like to buff their nails after cutting, and a light buff can promote healthy growth and increase shine.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
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Illinois bolted an early 15-3 lead as USC stumbled out of the gate, turning the ball over four times in the first six minutes and missing seven of its first eight shots.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Consider pausing a debate, rescheduling an extra meeting, or turning a workout into a quiet walk, because solitude restores your energy and lets new ideas surface.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
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By whipping or rapidly spinning fresh citrus juice, bartenders introduce air into the liquid, creating a thicker texture without adding additional ingredients.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Scheffler began the final day eight shots behind and was 7 under through seven holes before the wind began whipping.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Feb. 2026
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According to the report, officers were flagged down by an unknown civilian who told them a white truck was swerving in and out of traffic and that the driver might be drunk.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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In 2023, the Manteca police chief crafted a first-of-its-kind local ordinance specifically to stop swerving.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Nasher includes one of John Chamberlain’s sculptures assembled from twisted metal parts, and a motorized Jean Tinguely contraption of miscellaneous rusty metal bits.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Feb. 2026
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So, sitting here now, three decades later, an inappropriate joke about ICE felt like a twisted way to cope with the stress of what has been unfolding.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The minister, Niola Lynn Sarah Devalien Octavius, is accused of diverting funds earmarked for national celebrations.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Revenue from video games declined 10% in the October-to-December quarter compared with the same period in 2024, diverting from total revenue’s 16% increase.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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The entry opens to a dramatic foyer with a sweeping staircase with curving iron balusters.—
Lynn Slaney Silguero,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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An industrial landscape gives way to vast marshes spliced by curving waterways.—
Kara Newman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Veering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veering. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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