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
Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Things turn even jazzier a couple minutes in, when trumpeter Cees Bruinsma lays down the song’s ruminative central riff before veering off into exploratory flights of fancy.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 June 2026
The organisers can be international crime conglomerates or opportunistic chancers, its markets veering from last-minute own goals to a couple of extra throw-ins.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
Nice touches in a film that celebrates veering away from toxic masculinity.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The vehicle, a black Mercedes SUV, reached speeds of up to 60 mph while cutting through traffic and, at times, veering into oncoming traffic.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Consequently, the idea that institutions could potentially be veering away from meritocratic ideals can be very threatening.
—Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The palette is simple, veering from cozy earth tones to bright whites.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026
Search vibes Google’s more-AI-than-ever search experience is also veering into experiences that don’t really feel like a search engine.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Verb
Inside, the tote is surprisingly spacious without veering into bottomless pit territory.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 6 June 2026
Things turn even jazzier a couple minutes in, when trumpeter Cees Bruinsma lays down the song’s ruminative central riff before veering off into exploratory flights of fancy.
—Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 June 2026
The organisers can be international crime conglomerates or opportunistic chancers, its markets veering from last-minute own goals to a couple of extra throw-ins.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
Nice touches in a film that celebrates veering away from toxic masculinity.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The vehicle, a black Mercedes SUV, reached speeds of up to 60 mph while cutting through traffic and, at times, veering into oncoming traffic.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Consequently, the idea that institutions could potentially be veering away from meritocratic ideals can be very threatening.
—Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The palette is simple, veering from cozy earth tones to bright whites.
—Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 20 May 2026
Search vibes Google’s more-AI-than-ever search experience is also veering into experiences that don’t really feel like a search engine.
—ArsTechnica, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veering
Adjective
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The first trailer for the film adaptation of Freida McFadden’s 2022 novel gave viewers a look at how the stars are bringing to life the twisted story of a mysterious housemaid who was hired by a manipulative housewife, only to discover the family’s secrets are even more dangerous than her own.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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Spoilers ahead for Dear X Since its early November debut, Dear X (친애하는 X) has had Korean drama fans on the edge of their seats with the twisted tale of actress Baek Ah-jin (My Demon’s Kim Yoo-jung).—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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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.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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Team owner Ray Davis and the ownership group deviating from their philosophy of being a top-10 payroll team is partly to blame, as is the guy who assembled the roster.—
Mac Engel
May 26,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The show follows Charles, Oliver and Mabel, three eccentric neighbors, who find purpose and chaos in solving murders that hit close to home through their true-crime podcast, turning their New York apartment building into a playground of mystery and mischief.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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James Priddy, 21, fatally shot his girlfriend, Jadeance Hale, 18, and her friend, Lila Asher, 19, on June 6 before turning the gun on himself, the Laurel County Sheriff's Office said in a press release.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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This time, defender Willi Orban blocks the striker from cutting inside and shows him onto his left, but Gyokeres is still able to finish confidently on his weaker side at the near post, just seven seconds after his team-mate regained possession inside their own half.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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Airlines cutting revenue projections Sales and discounts on travel can indicate people have less discretionary income to spend on vacations or other experiences, Court said.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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So, the team factored in things like uneven rails, warped tables, inconsistent rebounds, power supply dips, and camera latency.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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There’s a kind of warped ecosystem in the other world—some elements can be traced back to Parsons’ Backrooms content on YouTube and the digital folklore that preceded it, but the monster is a new, intriguing creation.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Throughout the record, the image of Petras’ life in freefall recurs, giving the record a sense of hair-whipping freedom and heart-stopping urgency.—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
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The wind whipping at your hair?—
Parents,
Parents,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Straight-line rockets, swerving bends, dipping volleys.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Dec. 2025
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At times, they could be seen swerving into the oncoming lanes of traffic.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
29 Nov. 2025
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.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
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Clean out any lint, hair, or residue and ensure and check to make sure the hose isn’t kinked or clogged.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Veering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veering. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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