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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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3
as in curving
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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as in turning
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Recent Examples of veering
Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Despite this, most of these models show the storm veering into the Dominican Republic or heading northeast, toward the Bahamas.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The weather and runway were safe for operation at the time, according to Hong Kong Airport Authority, and the cargo plane never signaled any issue before veering left halfway down the north runway and crashing through the perimeter fencing and into the sea.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
But critics say the memo builds on kernels of truth before veering into unscientific fringe theories.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
In either case, about 30 seconds into the video, Baldwin’s Range Rover appears to attempt to pass the truck on the right, before veering onto the shoulder and striking a large tree head-on.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
That’s a fine line to walk without crashing into the giant or veering off into the sun.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2025
Austin Abrams, who stole scenes as an unhoused drug addict in Cregger’s hit Weapons this past summer, is leading the feature, which is veering away from the previous adaptations and is meant to be a love letter to the original Capcom video games while using brand new characters.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Case in point, de Saint Sernin veering from fashion to conceive a sleek leather chair.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Other fits have been hateful, veering into racist and antisemitic diatribes.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Despite this, most of these models show the storm veering into the Dominican Republic or heading northeast, toward the Bahamas.
—Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The weather and runway were safe for operation at the time, according to Hong Kong Airport Authority, and the cargo plane never signaled any issue before veering left halfway down the north runway and crashing through the perimeter fencing and into the sea.
—Clara McMichael, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2025
But critics say the memo builds on kernels of truth before veering into unscientific fringe theories.
—Stephanie Armour, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
In either case, about 30 seconds into the video, Baldwin’s Range Rover appears to attempt to pass the truck on the right, before veering onto the shoulder and striking a large tree head-on.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
That’s a fine line to walk without crashing into the giant or veering off into the sun.
—Nola Taylor Tillman, Scientific American, 13 Oct. 2025
Austin Abrams, who stole scenes as an unhoused drug addict in Cregger’s hit Weapons this past summer, is leading the feature, which is veering away from the previous adaptations and is meant to be a love letter to the original Capcom video games while using brand new characters.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Case in point, de Saint Sernin veering from fashion to conceive a sleek leather chair.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veering
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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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Occurring more than halfway through the performance, the scene is used to introduce the tragic backstory of the Phantom character at a freak show — a new narrative deviating from the original source material.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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Indecisive defending around the edge of the box and an unconvincing header by Maxim De Cuyper led to Matheus Cunha giving United a 24th-minute lead against the run of play with a curving shot.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The ethereal structure comprises 297 stainless steel panels that had to be carefully fitted together and integrated with the curving staircases, whose wood elements evoke a ship’s deck.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
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With goal difference not a factor in this three-match format, there was no incentive for Miami to push forward in the final period, and Nashville never looked like turning the contest around.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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But Drew Mestekmaker and North Texas’ high-flying offense wouldn’t be denied, turning a three-point deficit midway through the third quarter into a 34-point road victory, keeping their College Football Playoff hopes alive.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In one short, a young Stuckmann, dressed as Harrison Ford's lasso-whipping adventurer, jumps onto the back of a moving car.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Mash as desired, either with a potato masher or by whipping with an electric mixer.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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In many ways, returning to speculative storytelling has felt like a homecoming to Gilligan, even as swerving away from crime presents a chance to expand his legacy.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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Buses are larger, less capable of swerving, and take longer to brake, but bus drivers are also far more likely to drive cautiously and avoid speeding, said Toronto.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
20 Oct. 2025
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The plan included launching a mobile booking station to quickly issue citations, stricter curfew and firearm enforcement, and increasing police presence by diverting patrol officers to high-traffic entertainment areas.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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In total, Alex was found to have embezzled more than $6 million from at least two dozen clients, inflating fees or expenses and diverting settlement money into his own accounts, per PBS.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Walz drew a surge of media attention and prompted popular X posts on the campaign trail for cutting a rootsy profile like her father.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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In cutting those moments, Baxter used the score to track the temperature of his edit, especially as the second chapter begins.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The factory works with a complex double-twisted, gassed cotton fabric that large manufacturers refuse to handle due to its difficulty.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
19 Oct. 2025
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The halter-style dress had a nude satin base and a black tulle overlay with twisted satin at the bottom.—
Rachel McRady,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Veering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veering. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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