as in turning
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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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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
Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
The gold stitching subtly enhanced my silhouette, while the color—a deep, saturated blue—read darker than most washes without ever veering into black.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 22 Jan. 2026
The pieces feature vegan silk, delicate lace, and timeless silhouettes designed to feel special without veering into costume territory.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
That fresh, healthy glow stays all day without veering into shiny territory.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 14 Jan. 2026
Local and state officials have rejected Noem and DHS’s explanation, arguing eyewitness video shows the woman was veering away from the officer when she was shot.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026
In Dakota County, a farmer took away a section of trail on his property because riders were veering off it.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
But Democratic lawmakers warned that in veering from the rule of law, the administration is potentially greenlighting other countries, such as China or Russia, to do the same.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
The incident, captured on social media video, showed the inflated faux boulder used in the Raiders of the Lost Ark stunt show’s opening sequence veering off its usual track and appearing to barrel toward the seated audience at the edge of the stage.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Dec. 2025
Verb
Just try veering right or left, get your wheels stuck, and that’s the end of you.
—Literary Hub, 23 Jan. 2026
The gold stitching subtly enhanced my silhouette, while the color—a deep, saturated blue—read darker than most washes without ever veering into black.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 22 Jan. 2026
The pieces feature vegan silk, delicate lace, and timeless silhouettes designed to feel special without veering into costume territory.
—Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
That fresh, healthy glow stays all day without veering into shiny territory.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 14 Jan. 2026
Local and state officials have rejected Noem and DHS’s explanation, arguing eyewitness video shows the woman was veering away from the officer when she was shot.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 12 Jan. 2026
In Dakota County, a farmer took away a section of trail on his property because riders were veering off it.
—John Lauritsen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
But Democratic lawmakers warned that in veering from the rule of law, the administration is potentially greenlighting other countries, such as China or Russia, to do the same.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Jan. 2026
The incident, captured on social media video, showed the inflated faux boulder used in the Raiders of the Lost Ark stunt show’s opening sequence veering off its usual track and appearing to barrel toward the seated audience at the edge of the stage.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veering
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Not deviating from those standards is equally important.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The resolution would authorize the state to redraw its congressional district maps in the middle of the 10-year cycle, deviating from the current practice of redistricting only after the federal census every 10 years.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Beijing has responded with a flurry of economic pressure, including cutting flights and warning citizens against traveling to Japan.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Last year marked a strong one for stock returns, despite a macroeconomic backdrop largely characterized by rising volatility amid escalating global tensions and a Federal Reserve rate cutting cycle.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
25 Jan. 2026
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All lighting on the Chief Vintage is LED, and the adaptive headlight can peek into corners while turning.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Google is rolling out major updates to Gemini in Chrome, turning the browser into an AI-powered assistant designed to help users multitask, browse faster, and complete complex online tasks with less effort.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Doncic played a role in both clutch shots, first whipping a one-handed pass behind his back across the court to Gabe Vincent, who shoveled the ball with one hand to Hachimura.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Would the place that had been home for months withstand the whipping winds?—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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The new album compiles 14 recordings from his 2024 world tour of the same name, swerving away from the rock and synth-pop of 2024's GAMMA back to driving four-on-the-floor.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
23 Jan. 2026
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Upon our arrival to Wilderness Vumbura Plains, our guide, Kabo, skillfully navigates the Jeep between sandy hills and flooded grasslands, occasionally swerving to avoid tree trunks chewed down to their stumps by elephants.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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These tend to hate being bent or twisted, and are generally hostile to being implanted in living tissue.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Jan. 2026
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These cause broken wrists and twisted ankles.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The memory shortage is only expected to worsen this year, as manufacturers continue to focus on the growing memory demands of the AI industry, diverting capacity from electronics manufacturers.—
Matthew Chin,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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The land is surrounded by water, with the Boise River on one side and a stream diverting from the river running along the other.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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The ridges all lean the same way, slanting and curving in from the lower left of the frame, which ESA noted reflects the direction of the prevailing wind in this region.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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This results in plasma flows curving backward instead of expanding freely, and old plasma is pushed sideways, forming long, wispy tails.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Veering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veering. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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