Synonyms of veering

veering 1 of 2

adjective

as in turning

Related Words

• turning
• twisting
• twisted
• turned
• warped
• swirled
• kinked
• rounded
• entwined
• spiraling
• winding
• curving
• curved
• bending
• spiral
• twined
• wavy
• bowed
• curled
• looping
• twining
• looped
• coiled
• curling
• coiling
• weaving
• meandering
• sinuous
• serpentine
• corkscrew
• zigzag
• zigzagging
• devious
• crooked

Dissimilar Words

• right
• straight
• direct
• linear
• straightforward
• straightaway
• unswerving
• undeviating
• untwisted
• unbent
• uncurled

veering

2 of 2

verb

present participle of veer

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deviating
• turning
• swinging
• diverging
• swerving
• detouring
• wheeling
• turning off
• zigzagging
• sheering
• tacking
• turning back
• doubling (back)

2

as in swinging

to change the course or direction of (something)

veered the ship abruptly to the right to avoid a collision

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swinging
• turning
• whipping
• diverting
• shifting
• deflecting
• redirecting
• moving
• deviating
• wheeling
• whirling
• swerving
• switching
• zigzagging
• twisting
• averting
• shunting
• swaying
• curving
• sidetracking
• reversing
• transferring
• swiveling
• bending
• rechanneling
• turning back

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cutting
• turning
• swerving
• curving
• circling
• yawing
• bowing
• wandering
• breaking
• sweeping
• arching
• zigging
• zagging
• sheering
• twisting
• weaving
• bending
• skewing
• rounding
• curling
• winding
• pivoting
• spiraling
• deviating
• arcing
• straying
• zigzagging
• looping
• wheeling
• hooking
• wavering
• slewing
• coiling
• crooking
• about-facing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• straightening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of veering

Verb

Her penchant for polished and voluminous hair and luminous skin feels romantic without veering into the overly sweet. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

The 14-song set list provided a nifty overview of the breadth of her musical influences, veering from mountain music to her key country efforts to her crossover material and to the spiritual themes that invariably informed her work. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026

The video captures the brakes being applied and the car veering left to attempt to swerve around the pedestrian, CHP said. — Breaking News, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Video of the Woodland incident shows a black SUV braking and veering left before a person near the front of the vehicle tumbled to the pavement, as observers blew whistles to warn of approaching agents, according to footage. — Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Dress it up with chunky gold earrings for a touch of glamour, then finish with a top-handle clutch that keeps things sophisticated without veering too corporate. — Vivien Lee, InStyle, 17 Oct. 2026

The zip-up design feels sporty without veering into full-on athleisure, while the high collar gives it that fashion-forward edge. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026

Some are veering to the right by mirroring GOP positions, like transgender exclusion from school sports. — Dorian Rhea Debussy, The Conversation, 12 Oct. 2026

The hurricane appeared to be veering away from the dense refining region in southern Louisiana near New Orleans and Baton Rouge. — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026