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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
ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The incident occurred during landing, with the plane veering off a road and crashing into a rock.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Cruz collided with the victim's car and several other vehicles parked on the street before veering into a home and coming to a stop in the driveway, prosecutors said.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Footage from the rear camera of a vehicle obtained by TV station KTLA shows a speeding Corvette cutting between cars moving left toward the center lanes and then suddenly swinging hard to the right, veering across multiple lanes of freeway traffic.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Follow the herd downhill, veering right at the fork to explore the antiques stalls on the Plaza del General Vara del Rey.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
The pull-on waistband hits around the belly button, and the slightly wide-leg sweatpant shape feels relaxed without veering into bell-bottom territory.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
While pig butchering operations are veering toward the sophisticated and professional, horrendous abuses persist.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
This denim pair features a subtle, on-trend barrel cut that feels like a stylish step up from a standard straight leg without veering into baggy territory.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Verb
Hungary, a major net recipient of EU funds, had come under increasing criticism for veering away from democratic norms.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The incident occurred during landing, with the plane veering off a road and crashing into a rock.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Cruz collided with the victim's car and several other vehicles parked on the street before veering into a home and coming to a stop in the driveway, prosecutors said.
—Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Footage from the rear camera of a vehicle obtained by TV station KTLA shows a speeding Corvette cutting between cars moving left toward the center lanes and then suddenly swinging hard to the right, veering across multiple lanes of freeway traffic.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Follow the herd downhill, veering right at the fork to explore the antiques stalls on the Plaza del General Vara del Rey.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
The pull-on waistband hits around the belly button, and the slightly wide-leg sweatpant shape feels relaxed without veering into bell-bottom territory.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2026
While pig butchering operations are veering toward the sophisticated and professional, horrendous abuses persist.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
This denim pair features a subtle, on-trend barrel cut that feels like a stylish step up from a standard straight leg without veering into baggy territory.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veering
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In Wacksman’s view, most people would benefit more from taking unexpected jobs or out-of-wheelhouse projects, rather than tying themselves to a strict, linear career path and never deviating.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Accordingly, the warring factions have competed to depict themselves as the true embodiment of MAGA and paint their rivals as undermining Trump or deviating from his precepts.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Vesia surrendered a two-run triple to Swanson and an RBI single to Nico Hoerner, cutting the Dodgers’ lead to one.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Part of that includes 'cutting the pond' using machinery to dig through the sand and allow water to flow in and out.—
Jacob Wycoff,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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In February, O’Neil told the Financial Times that LIV was five to ten years away from turning a profit.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2026
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In North Hollywood, a group of neighbors has banded together, turning their daily dog walking into impromptu neighborhood watches.—
Austin Turner,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Quié kept getting up, sitting down, calling out to people in the street, checking on the kitchen, and whipping out his phone to film promotional videos.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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As Aubry points out, Cirie is out there whipping votes and changing almost everyone’s minds.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Aerial footage of the pursuit showed the driver in a gray SUV swerving through lanes on the northbound 101 Freeway, using the shoulder lanes to get around other vehicles and traveling at a high rate of speed.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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While driving the five miles home, she was recorded tailgating other vehicles, swerving off the road and crossing over into the on-coming lane, according to the Daily Mail.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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These twisted brick can be used as a decorative cap to garden wall.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Kirill Kaprizov corralled a puck in the offensive zone, unleashed a twisted wrist shot on net, and somehow fit the puck into a sliver of space top shelf.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
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After seeing the image, the Daejeon city government issued an emergency text warning residents of a wolf in the area, and police even reportedly showed the photo at a press briefing while diverting resources to search the area, the BBC reported.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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In 2021, the president’s son Teodoro was sanctioned in the United Kingdom for diverting millions of dollars, which officials claimed were used to purchase luxury mansions, private jets, and a $275,000 glove once worn by Michael Jackson.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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The mattress's latex core has a five-zone structure that provides varying levels of firmness tailored to support different areas of your body — with the most enhanced support in the mid-section to prevent your back from curving or sagging.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hiding in a labyrinth of gardens and more than 50 art installations, private bungalows and three-bedroom villas with freshwater pools overlook Crete’s curving, mountainous coastline.—
Yulia Denisyuk,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Veering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veering. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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