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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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
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Democratic county supervisors have maintained that the county’s finances are strong and not at risk of veering into a crisis.
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Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 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.
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David Thomas Tao,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Yet many young women are veering further left, and their conservative peers aren’t necessarily sticking to homemaking, either.
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Vivian Yee,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
The blush-pink colorway and delicate bow feel feminine without veering overly precious, while the sporty sole lends a casual touch.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
Widow’s Bay has an admirable relationship with its own lore, veering away from the pure mystery-box approach of treating its secrets as sacred and unknowable.
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Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
The pattern is sweet without veering overly precious, while the muted palette gives it versatility to grow alongside your child.
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Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
The styling kept the look from veering too corporate and added a subtle touch of eveningwear energy to an otherwise classic combination.
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Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Verb
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.
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Brian Maass,
CBS News,
26 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 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
Yet many young women are veering further left, and their conservative peers aren’t necessarily sticking to homemaking, either.
—
Vivian Yee,
New York Times,
20 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,
18 June 2026
Widow’s Bay has an admirable relationship with its own lore, veering away from the pure mystery-box approach of treating its secrets as sacred and unknowable.
—
Kathryn Vanarendonk,
Vulture,
17 June 2026
The pattern is sweet without veering overly precious, while the muted palette gives it versatility to grow alongside your child.
—
Briana Feigon,
Architectural Digest,
17 June 2026
The styling kept the look from veering too corporate and added a subtle touch of eveningwear energy to an otherwise classic combination.
—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veering
Adjective
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Since launching in 2022, Twisted Greek has become a favorite at Southwest Ohio food festivals for its twisted takes on traditional Greek cuisine.
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Hathaway looked effortlessly chic in her white skirt and twisted cropped blouse with nods to her iconic Gap shirt dress by Zac Posen.
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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.
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Charles Melton sweetly dedicated an award to his wife and newborn daughter, deviating from his famously private nature.
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People in their 20s and 30s are pulling chess sets, backgammon boards and mahjong tiles out of closets and grandparents’ attics, turning them into the centerpiece of their social lives.
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While Svoboda is at least another year away from turning pro, Halttunen might be ready to make his NHL debut sometime during the 2026-27 season.
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The interim agreement to end the Iran war has already reopened the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran effectively closed, cutting the global economy off from significant supplies of oil and natural gas.
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But after the cost-cutting trade of Jonathan Greenard to Philadelphia, the depth chart for the edge rusher spots is thin.
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Unlike her last couple projects, there’s not a lot of high-concept goofiness, nor the dreamy singing that made her stories seem like warped flashbacks.
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With its warped aesthetic and arrival amid the low-profile craze, the Gazelle Indoor has been one of the best received of Bad Bunny‘s Adidas collaborations.
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Ospreay struck Strickland, who responded by whipping a chain at him.
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Vargas is accused of repeatedly whipping the cab’s hood with a belt, denting it, cops said.
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The video shows the teen swerving to avoid a collision, losing control, crossing back across the interstate, and rolling into the median.
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The man said his wife began panicking and swerving the vehicle.
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.
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Twin brothers, these rapscallions can be told apart by Boris’s kinked tail and the colors of their collars.
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“Veering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veering. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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