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as in turns
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 swerves
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 veers
Christina Perrier, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
But the ad also veers away from the usual Bud Light formula.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
The film veers from JayDee’s story and takes some artistic liberties as Chito turns to transporting drugs for the character of Tío when fruit-picking isn’t enough.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
After the vehicle begins to move forward and accelerate away from officers, one of them fires at the driver, who veers into the side and crashes into other cars parked on the street.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2026
The conversation between Kaleel and the man then veers to tidbits about the rap artist, Eminem.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Mainstream media and online discussion around OnlyFans often veers into a moral panic, lamenting that the extremity of some creators’ work, in an age when outrage and engagement lead directly to revenue, may have a corrupting influence on audiences.
—Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The film never veers into parable, and Lee’s reputation as a prophet is only interesting because of Fastvold’s careful depiction of her as a human.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
As someone who veers towards maximalism, the idea of prioritizing basics offered a fun challenge—a new way of dressing and being.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
The second installment, which veers away significantly from Quinn's The Viscount Who Loved Me, sees Anthony caught in a good old-fashioned love triangle, with Kate's younger sister, Edwina.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
But the ad also veers away from the usual Bud Light formula.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
The film veers from JayDee’s story and takes some artistic liberties as Chito turns to transporting drugs for the character of Tío when fruit-picking isn’t enough.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 19 Jan. 2026
After the vehicle begins to move forward and accelerate away from officers, one of them fires at the driver, who veers into the side and crashes into other cars parked on the street.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 8 Jan. 2026
The conversation between Kaleel and the man then veers to tidbits about the rap artist, Eminem.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 6 Jan. 2026
Mainstream media and online discussion around OnlyFans often veers into a moral panic, lamenting that the extremity of some creators’ work, in an age when outrage and engagement lead directly to revenue, may have a corrupting influence on audiences.
—Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The film never veers into parable, and Lee’s reputation as a prophet is only interesting because of Fastvold’s careful depiction of her as a human.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
As someone who veers towards maximalism, the idea of prioritizing basics offered a fun challenge—a new way of dressing and being.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veers
Verb
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This nail look deviates from the classic saccharine pinks associated with Valentine's Day and uses a cool-toned berry shade.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Panthers goaltending coach Robb Tallas maps out the goaltenders’ schedule for the season well in advance and rarely deviates from that plan.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Stafford, who turns 38 on Saturday, worked through a back issue that sidelined him for all of training camp and passed for a league-best 46 touchdowns and 4,707 yards.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Leavitt turns the tables on media outrage as FBI seizes Fulton election documents.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Some readers might expect an indictment of fan fiction and celebrity culture; Yi swerves, though, and creates a more searching and subversive tale of love, connection, and art.—
Maya Chung,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2026
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If one swerves, the other should race; but if one switches to racing, the other should swerve.—
Boris Babic,
Fortune,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Though her 2026 Olympic Winter Games opening ceremony look featured unique twists for the occasion, Carey’s ensemble still evoked the design details that are quintessential to her style.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Hall’s winning run in China four years ago goes down as one of the most original in the sport’s history — a daring mix of jumps off the sides of the kickers, instead of straight-on, and vertebrae-testing twists that changed direction in midair.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One thing that has always bothered me is that the fridge sits in the back left corner of the hall-like kitchen, but the door swings open to the right.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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Couvent is cultivating its own scene in the south of France, one that swings more Provence than Cote d’Azur.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When Elizabeth wanders down below and sees the Creature, the two are mesmerized by one another.—
Jenelle Riley,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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Where is that strange, clueless child who wanders from cause to cause, Greta Thunberg?—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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As the rising sun seeps through twisted mangroves, JP Clark’s fly fishing rod bends suddenly.—
Max Chesnes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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As the comedy progresses, its buoyant tone clenches and darkens, and the plot bends and lurches, in ways that, to me, felt unnecessarily punitive toward both Haru and the audience.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Spending millions on ineligible recipients only diverts resources from those most in need.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the funds are being used to produce a narrative that diverts attention from a major public health issue and discourages the press from covering it.—
Eleanor M. Perfetto,
STAT,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Veers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veers. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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