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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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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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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
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
Starting from the Laughlin mountain range in Mendocino County, the Russian River flows south toward Healdsburg and Windsor before veering west, through Sonoma County to the Pacific Ocean.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Again, the bots were not always gainly—one viral video showed a humanoid veering off a running track and knocking over a human spectator—but the atmosphere was one of dynamism and experimentation.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The film is relentlessly upbeat and optimistic, sometimes veering into cloying territory.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Built around cardamom, orange blossom, black tea, and leather, Dandy or not wears warm and bright, without ever veering into predictable winter fragrance territory.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
The outlet also said that CCTV footage showed the car veering right before jumping the curb.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Verb
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
Starting from the Laughlin mountain range in Mendocino County, the Russian River flows south toward Healdsburg and Windsor before veering west, through Sonoma County to the Pacific Ocean.
—Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2025
Again, the bots were not always gainly—one viral video showed a humanoid veering off a running track and knocking over a human spectator—but the atmosphere was one of dynamism and experimentation.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
The film is relentlessly upbeat and optimistic, sometimes veering into cloying territory.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Dec. 2025
Built around cardamom, orange blossom, black tea, and leather, Dandy or not wears warm and bright, without ever veering into predictable winter fragrance territory.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2025
The outlet also said that CCTV footage showed the car veering right before jumping the curb.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veering
Verb
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And while that's true, the show is also its own beast, deviating greatly from King's story by weaving in military intrigue, spycraft, and Native American mythology.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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Reagan championed free trade while selectively deviating from it, according to the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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In 2022, debris from an underwater volcanic eruption severed the island's only subsea communication cable, cutting the island off from the rest of the world.—
Magdalena Petrova,
CNBC,
8 Nov. 2025
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Richard’s motor ran high despite the lopsided score, cutting for two layups and also canning a 3-pointer to put up a quick seven points in the period.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Season-defining results turning not on the ever-growing bona fide quality of the players and the performances but on farcical decision-making.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The guy wants to create a ballroom for his rich friends while turning a blind eye to the fact that babies are going to starve when the SNAP benefits end hours from now.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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The windproof and thermal wool blend fabric is the perfect shell to protect you on the many fall days in Paris, as the whipping wind adds an unexpected cool factor while strolling around town.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Strong, whipping winds are expected to continue across Jamaica throughout the night.—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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According to the law, exhibition driving is described as operating a vehicle close to a crowd and intentionally skidding, swerving while accelerating or causing the wheels to lose contact with the ground, among other actions.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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According to DiMartino, initial investigations indicate that the motorcyclist lost control of his bike while trying to navigate a curve in the road, swerving off the street and into a fatal collision with a light pole.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
25 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Some of the trees stand as much as 140-feet, while others are twisted and bent due to rocky soil and lack of sunlight.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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All that remained was now a gray field of ash and twisted metal, almost unrecognizable even in form.—
Jonathan Taplin,
Rolling Stone,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In 1959, Prince Edward County, Virginia, closed its public schools for five years, diverting tax monies to build a K-12 private academy for 1,400 white students and allotting their families tuition grants.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Videos taken by witnesses show cars diverting and driving away from the scene after capturing the fireball that lights up moments after the crash.—
Julia Gomez,
USA TODAY,
5 Nov. 2025
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At first glance, the choker reprises the incisions and delicately curving edges meant to evoke Chanel’s distinctive quilting, with a sliding clasp closure to adjust it closely to the neck.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
4 Jan. 2026
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Later came scores on a free kick and curving corner kick to help account for a 4-0 halftime lead.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Veering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veering. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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