1
as in deviated
to change one's course or direction
the cruise ship sheered to the northwest, putting it safely out of the path of the hurricane
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in veered
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
the car sheered to avoid hitting the dog
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of sheered
The gel-like, nonsticky formula can be sheered out with fingertips for a soft flush or layered on with a brush for richer color saturation.
—
Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sheered
Verb
-
Meanwhile, the lawsuit said SSP America deviated from the core menu the parties had agreed upon, and began using recipes and serving dishes of lower quality at Gene's Bistro.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
-
Braun is no stranger to accent work, having deviated from his normal speaking voice to play comedian Andy Kaufman in 2024's Saturday Night and an Australian character for 2016's Whiskey Tango Foxtrot.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
7 May 2026
Verb
-
Since the ceasefire, his public comments have veered from threats to restart bombing to declarations that a peace deal was at hand.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
-
While Jarman veered from the bridal norm, Spencer’s classic suit with a light blue shirt was far more standard.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
19 May 2026
Verb
-
That mugshot—with her straight dark hair, motorcycle jacket, and flat, defiant stare—would come to represent a nation, and generation, in crisis; a startling declaration that America’s own sons and daughters had turned violently against their country.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
-
Rather than focusing on the White House setting itself, White said his attention quickly turned toward how bugs could affect lighting, camera shots and the overall broadcast presentation during a live pay-per-view event.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
-
In a matter of hours, the South Korean Kospi swung from a fresh record high, above the 8,000 milestone, to a 6% loss.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
-
Rowles was one of several RedHawks who swung a big bat Wednesday afternoon during a 17-0 nonconference win in four innings over visiting Providence in Chicago.—
Tony Baranek,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sheered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sheered. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
