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adjective

as in turning

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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

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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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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

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Recent Examples of veering
Verb
Something worth veering off a highway for, that feels like a missing part of myself. — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 Tonka bean and soft white leather are the uplifting notes that keep it from veering too smoky, providing just a tablespoon of sweetness to an otherwise rich, musky scent. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 June 2026 Democratic county supervisors have maintained that the county’s finances are strong and not at risk of veering into a crisis. — Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2026 The blush-pink colorway and delicate bow feel feminine without veering overly precious, while the sporty sole lends a casual touch. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 At the time, there was some thought that CNN could win over some of the Fox News audience by veering away from the anti-Trump attitudes. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 July 2026 Polly Voss At one point, the video shows Ross' car veering out of the express lane, nearly colliding with a passing vehicle driven by a 17-year-old girl. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 26 June 2026 Earlier this month, hikers in Glacier National Park filmed two young grizzly bears sprinting down a trail before veering off into the surrounding wilderness. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 The underlying whiskey blend shows its character with some herbaceousness, with touches of barrel char, cocoa powder, and rye-forward spice to keep things from veering too much into luscious fruity territory. — David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veering
  1. twisted
  2. deviating
  3. turning
  4. cutting
  5. warped
  6. whipping
  7. swerving
  8. kinked
Adjective
  • The three-foot-tall evergreen with a gnarly, twisted trunk is located near the miniature Geppetto’s Workshop in Pinocchio’s Village.
    — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 July 2026
  • This variety emerges in spring with a small ball of wavy, twisted foliage that features wide yellow margins around blue-green centers.
    — Lauren David, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026
Definition of twisted
Verb
  • Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Because of this, cells develop randomly and uncontrollably, deviating from anything that mirrors human development.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 June 2026
Definition of deviating
Verb
  • The Lakers have a history of turning undrafted players into NBA contributors.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Given modern advances, many organizations are turning towards auto-triaging by AI services and other digital tools to help ease the burden for physicians.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of turning
Verb
  • The lineup already was revving, as Rushing homered in the second inning while Sasaki was still in the game, and both Kyle Tucker and Muncy drove in runs off starter Randy Vasquez in the third, cutting the deficit to two.
    — Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
  • The Rockets essentially dumped Finney-Smith in a cost-cutting move after making some free agent transactions, notably signing guard Marcus Smart, and surrendered three second-rounders to the Hornets to seal the deal.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of cutting
Adjective
  • Bing Thomas had drawn this grid by hand, following each warped line with a slightly more warped line until the grid practically curled under itself.
    — Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • All of the gravitational wave signals scientists have seen so far—known as quasinormal modes—are produced after two black holes merge into a single larger one, and the warped spacetime around it settles.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 26 June 2026
Definition of warped
Verb
  • Onstage, Shakira unleashed her inner rock star during the song, working the stage and the mic stand in a purple corset and matching fringe pants and whipping her lengthy curls like a weapon.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 7 July 2026
  • Olise kept his intentions hidden to the last, shaping up to cross the ball to the back post before sharply turning his hips and whipping his pass into the goalscorer’s path, breaking two defensive lines along the way.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of whipping
Verb
  • Conwell played off the ball a lot but showed a nifty handle when given the chance, delivering a terrific pass in transition for a Jahmir Young score and swerving past a defender on a neat move to the basket before missing a shot at the rim.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
  • Independent testing by Motor Trend revealed that Max‑Performance summer tires improve cornering grip by 10 to 20 percent, which is a significant buffer when cornering or swerving to avoid an accident.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of swerving
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of kinked

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