veeringly

adverb

Definition of veeringlynext
as in indirectly

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  1. indirectly
  2. circuitously
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  • But the fallout from the smoke migration may be helping the administration indirectly by easing pushback from northern border-state GOP lawmakers.
    — Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 July 2026
  • In its recent report, 99% of 72 public tenders analyzed directly or indirectly excluded alternatives to Microsoft products, despite procurement rules prohibiting specifications that unnecessarily restrict competition.
    — Lidia Kurasinska, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Definition of indirectly
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  • This one made its way to me very circuitously and then all at once!
    — Liza Lentini, SPIN, 24 July 2026
  • Inside, the floor plan flows circuitously, creating an open plan filled with natural light.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Definition of circuitously
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“Veeringly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veeringly. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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