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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
IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
Instead, the ship stalled along the East Coast, making multiple stops in Norfolk, Virginia, before crossing the Atlantic and veering off course.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Graham wore Gianvito Rossi’s Manhattan sandals in gold metallic leather, giving the look a slim flash of shine without veering into a heavier party shoe.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
The Peter Pan collar and puff sleeves lend it a sweet touch without veering into costume territory, and the delicate embroidered detail adds to its elegance.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Subtle without veering saccharine, sage green lends ease to tailored staples—blazers, trousers, crisp shirting—while adding refinement to warmer-weather pieces like shorts and slip dresses.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Software engineers are also looking at how AIs can be adapted to spot the early signs that conversations are veering into dark territory and issue corrective actions.
—IEEE Spectrum, 6 May 2026
Instead, the ship stalled along the East Coast, making multiple stops in Norfolk, Virginia, before crossing the Atlantic and veering off course.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 May 2026
Graham wore Gianvito Rossi’s Manhattan sandals in gold metallic leather, giving the look a slim flash of shine without veering into a heavier party shoe.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 May 2026
The Peter Pan collar and puff sleeves lend it a sweet touch without veering into costume territory, and the delicate embroidered detail adds to its elegance.
—Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
Subtle without veering saccharine, sage green lends ease to tailored staples—blazers, trousers, crisp shirting—while adding refinement to warmer-weather pieces like shorts and slip dresses.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veering
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Charles Melton sweetly dedicated an award to his wife and newborn daughter, deviating from his famously private nature.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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However, it was criticized by pacifists at home and China for deviating from Japan’s postwar self-defense only principle.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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The back-to-back debates offered plenty of cutting moments as Mayor Karen Bass, Councilmember Nithya Raman and reality television star Spencer Pratt faced off against each other.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Porter focused on cutting bureaucracy, calling for a single statewide development permit to streamline approvals and reduce delays.—
Noe Padilla,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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Yet everything Counsell and the Cubs are doing lately is turning into gold.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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With Pluto turning retrograde in your 9th House of Perspective, beliefs, plans, or long-term ideas start to evolve.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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If the frosting seems soft and dense, give it a chill before whipping again.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Later that evening, three rounds of hail inundated the house, followed by two bouts of whipping winds.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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According to police, Ebert drove through the neighborhood honking the horn of a 2001 Buick LeSabre before swerving toward William Yates, who attempted to avoid the vehicle.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
4 May 2026
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The man also was allegedly swerving into oncoming traffic.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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Mobile homes at Wash Trailer Park in Bogue Chitto were reduced to heaps of twisted metal and debris; Lincoln County alone reported roughly 200 homes damaged.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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On the ground were the charred remains of the bus and tanker truck, with twisted metal scattered across the highway.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Social Security benefits are funded by workers currently paying payroll taxes, meaning diverting today’s tax payments would affect today’s retirees.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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The expansion of vouchers is diverting resources away from neighborhood schools.—
Clinton McCracken,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Wilson is zoned for the 9th District, which extends across most of the state’s southern border before curving up to encompass the largely white and affluent Nashville suburbs.—
Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Wilson is zoned for the 9th District, which extends across most of the state’s southern border before curving up to encompass the largely white and affluent Nashville suburbs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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“Veering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veering. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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