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
Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Things turn even jazzier a couple minutes in, when trumpeter Cees Bruinsma lays down the song’s ruminative central riff before veering off into exploratory flights of fancy.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 June 2026
The organisers can be international crime conglomerates or opportunistic chancers, its markets veering from last-minute own goals to a couple of extra throw-ins.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
Nice touches in a film that celebrates veering away from toxic masculinity.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The vehicle, a black Mercedes SUV, reached speeds of up to 60 mph while cutting through traffic and, at times, veering into oncoming traffic.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Consequently, the idea that institutions could potentially be veering away from meritocratic ideals can be very threatening.
—Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The palette is simple, veering from cozy earth tones to bright whites.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026
Search vibes Google’s more-AI-than-ever search experience is also veering into experiences that don’t really feel like a search engine.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Verb
Inside, the tote is surprisingly spacious without veering into bottomless pit territory.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Things turn even jazzier a couple minutes in, when trumpeter Cees Bruinsma lays down the song’s ruminative central riff before veering off into exploratory flights of fancy.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 June 2026
The organisers can be international crime conglomerates or opportunistic chancers, its markets veering from last-minute own goals to a couple of extra throw-ins.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
Nice touches in a film that celebrates veering away from toxic masculinity.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The vehicle, a black Mercedes SUV, reached speeds of up to 60 mph while cutting through traffic and, at times, veering into oncoming traffic.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Consequently, the idea that institutions could potentially be veering away from meritocratic ideals can be very threatening.
—Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The palette is simple, veering from cozy earth tones to bright whites.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026
Search vibes Google’s more-AI-than-ever search experience is also veering into experiences that don’t really feel like a search engine.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veering
Adjective
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The investigation soon brings them into a twisted conspiracy theory playing out under the noses of the Planet Clitoris’ shady government.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
12 June 2026
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Names, numbers and colors acquire a twisted symbolism.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The show is deviating from the order of Kennedy's books, which explored the romance between Logan and Grace in the second installment, The Mistake.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Charles Melton sweetly dedicated an award to his wife and newborn daughter, deviating from his famously private nature.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
Verb
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The show follows Charles, Oliver and Mabel, three eccentric neighbors, who find purpose and chaos in solving murders that hit close to home through their true-crime podcast, turning their New York apartment building into a playground of mystery and mischief.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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After 26 years of helping Charlotte-Mecklenburg residents through financial and housing difficulties, Crisis Assistance Ministry CEO Carol Hardison is turning a new page.—
Laura Horne,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The lead stretched to 12 before Brunson and the Knicks rallied again, cutting the lead down to five halfway through the quarter.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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What else is going on AI is cutting hours of office work for workers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
Adjective
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So, the team factored in things like uneven rails, warped tables, inconsistent rebounds, power supply dips, and camera latency.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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There’s a kind of warped ecosystem in the other world—some elements can be traced back to Parsons’ Backrooms content on YouTube and the digital folklore that preceded it, but the monster is a new, intriguing creation.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The Seahawks won those shootouts, but that was mostly due to their special teams whipping the Rams and their offense going off, especially in the Super Bowl qualifier.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Throughout the record, the image of Petras’ life in freefall recurs, giving the record a sense of hair-whipping freedom and heart-stopping urgency.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
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The pop singer makes a break for riskier, more exciting musical territory, swerving between noisy club bangers and newly subtle pop gems.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
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The law states that exhibition driving is described as operating a vehicle close to a crowd and intentionally skidding, swerving while accelerating or causing the wheels to lose contact with the ground, among other actions.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Stafford explains that this gap helps keep the hoses from being crushed or kinked, which can lead to speedy wear and tear, leaks, and drainage issues.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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Twin brothers, these rapscallions can be told apart by Boris’s kinked tail and the colors of their collars.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Veering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veering. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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