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as in veering
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course
the car swerved sharply to avoid the squirrel in the road
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as in curving
to turn away from a straight line or course
the bike path gently swerves to the right
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as in bending
to cause to turn away from a straight line
a dog dashed out in front of me and made me swerve my bike to one side of the bike path
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as in deviating
to change one's course or direction
the hurricane had been following the coastline before it swerved and headed inland
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Recent Examples of swerving
Conwell played off the ball a lot but showed a nifty handle when given the chance, delivering a terrific pass in transition for a Jahmir Young score and swerving past a defender on a neat move to the basket before missing a shot at the rim.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Independent testing by Motor Trend revealed that Max‑Performance summer tires improve cornering grip by 10 to 20 percent, which is a significant buffer when cornering or swerving to avoid an accident.
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Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
For example, avoiding some accidents can mean both braking and swerving at the same time, when humans typically manage only one at once.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The video shows the teen swerving to avoid a collision, losing control, crossing back across the interstate, and rolling into the median.
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Brian Maass,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The man said his wife began panicking and swerving the vehicle.
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Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
The two drivers had been swerving between lanes and brake-checking each other before the confrontation, police said.
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Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 June 2026
The bad news for The Bold And The Beautiful and The Young & The Restless fans is that no talent from those series will cross over to Hollywood Starlet, but Bell said the vertical series will capture the spirit of those shows, in turn swerving some less savory elements in some microdrama.
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Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
The pop singer makes a break for riskier, more exciting musical territory, swerving between noisy club bangers and newly subtle pop gems.
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Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
4 July 2026
Independent testing by Motor Trend revealed that Max‑Performance summer tires improve cornering grip by 10 to 20 percent, which is a significant buffer when cornering or swerving to avoid an accident.
—
Michael Harley,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
For example, avoiding some accidents can mean both braking and swerving at the same time, when humans typically manage only one at once.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The video shows the teen swerving to avoid a collision, losing control, crossing back across the interstate, and rolling into the median.
—
Brian Maass,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The man said his wife began panicking and swerving the vehicle.
—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2026
The two drivers had been swerving between lanes and brake-checking each other before the confrontation, police said.
—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
15 June 2026
The bad news for The Bold And The Beautiful and The Young & The Restless fans is that no talent from those series will cross over to Hollywood Starlet, but Bell said the vertical series will capture the spirit of those shows, in turn swerving some less savory elements in some microdrama.
—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
14 June 2026
The pop singer makes a break for riskier, more exciting musical territory, swerving between noisy club bangers and newly subtle pop gems.
—
Harry Tafoya,
Pitchfork,
2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swerving
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Something worth veering off a highway for, that feels like a missing part of myself.
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Polly Voss At one point, the video shows Ross' car veering out of the express lane, nearly colliding with a passing vehicle driven by a 17-year-old girl.
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The tracks where the train derailed are on a curving section of a bridge over the Grand Calumet River.
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The innovative Panoramic Display consists of a 48-inch screen curving from door to door along the base of the windshield.
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What made jazz so distinct was the freedom embedded into its structure, with musicians improvising, trading solos and bending notes together.
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The play started with LAFC teammate Jacob Shaffelburg bending a cross into the middle of the box, where South African center back Ime Okon tried to head to clear.
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Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.
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Because of this, cells develop randomly and uncontrollably, deviating from anything that mirrors human development.
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Pay Attention to Plant Form Plants come in a wide range of shapes, from arching to columnar to spreading.
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Lower back discomfort or tightness might be due to arching of your back, or your back muscles tacking on too much of the work to overcompensate for a lack of hip strength or control.
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Given modern advances, many organizations are turning towards auto-triaging by AI services and other digital tools to help ease the burden for physicians.
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Then he got caught up in the race to perform at certain festivals and venues, turning his career into a checklist.
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Still, there are challenges ahead, especially relating to the bureaucratic obstacles of building large energy projects and hooking them up to the grid.
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An example of the previously undisclosed debauchery includes a pair female twins allegedly hooking themselves up to a car battery for $10,000.
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“Swerving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swerving. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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