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
Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 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.
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Brian Maass,
CBS News,
26 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,
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
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
Verb
Something worth veering off a highway for, that feels like a missing part of myself.
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Rachel Tepper Paley,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 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
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
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veering
Adjective
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Previously, there was about a 2-inch dropoff on either sideline behind the benches, which posed a risk of a twisted ankle if a player ran too far out of bounds.
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Deep in the 531,148-acre Nantahala National Forest stands a towering and twisted hemlock that appears to be dead, but is very much alive on the inside with a colony of bats.
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Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.
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Because of this, cells develop randomly and uncontrollably, deviating from anything that mirrors human development.
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Given modern advances, many organizations are turning towards auto-triaging by AI services and other digital tools to help ease the burden for physicians.
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Then he got caught up in the race to perform at certain festivals and venues, turning his career into a checklist.
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Jangoo and Chase batted cautiously in the first hour before cutting loose just before lunch.
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The ribbon-cutting event was a somewhat soggy affair (got to love that unpredictable Florida weather) but a happy one for Seth and the 20+ IONNA employees that made the road trip down from their corporate office in Raleigh, NC.
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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.
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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.
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And a Cut Absolute is whipping around upon seeing the person and walking away.
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Patrick Evans made it to the top step of the Motocross Best Trick event with his electric bike, whipping out a no-handed front flip to loud cheers from the crowd before climbing back up the ramp to celebrate.
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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 3 Jul. 2026.
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