as in turning
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1
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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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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as in cutting
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 veering
Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Speaking to Variety in January, the original film’s star Amanda Seyfried expressed an interest in returning for at least a cameo in a future Housemaid sequel despite McFadden’s series veering away from her character Nina Winchester.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
Videos posted on social media show the delivery robot from Serve Robotics driving almost halfway past the bus shelter before suddenly veering toward it.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
The bed suits Alpert’s contemporary style without veering too minimalistic.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
That’s a strong hook, but Thai filmmaker Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke is just getting started with an erotic political tragicomedy that, like a Roomba, is forever veering off in unexpected directions.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The curved silhouette subtly frames the décolletage without veering into overt glamour, striking a balance between softness and sophistication.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The beverage program, led by Mariena Mercer Boarini, is polished and exacting without veering into theatrics.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
The rooms The 132 rooms (including nine suites and a presidential suite) feel airy, soothing, and upscale without veering fussy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Related Stories The film shatters stereotypical visuals of space, veering away from cold and desaturated colors, and using warmer tones such as orange.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Speaking to Variety in January, the original film’s star Amanda Seyfried expressed an interest in returning for at least a cameo in a future Housemaid sequel despite McFadden’s series veering away from her character Nina Winchester.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 30 Mar. 2026
Videos posted on social media show the delivery robot from Serve Robotics driving almost halfway past the bus shelter before suddenly veering toward it.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 26 Mar. 2026
The bed suits Alpert’s contemporary style without veering too minimalistic.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 13 Mar. 2026
That’s a strong hook, but Thai filmmaker Ratchapoom Boonbunchachoke is just getting started with an erotic political tragicomedy that, like a Roomba, is forever veering off in unexpected directions.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The curved silhouette subtly frames the décolletage without veering into overt glamour, striking a balance between softness and sophistication.
—Frances Solá-Santiago, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026
The beverage program, led by Mariena Mercer Boarini, is polished and exacting without veering into theatrics.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
The rooms The 132 rooms (including nine suites and a presidential suite) feel airy, soothing, and upscale without veering fussy.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veering
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Accordingly, the warring factions have competed to depict themselves as the true embodiment of MAGA and paint their rivals as undermining Trump or deviating from his precepts.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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It’s suddenly seemed like deviating from the plan in the name of competing for the Stars and Stripes was a real possibility.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
10 Mar. 2026
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That the Illini couldn’t complete their comeback attempt despite cutting it to four in the final minutes was dismaying.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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There was a ribbon-cutting ceremony a couple of hours before the game, gigantic scissors slicing a pink ribbon.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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The key now is to foster stronger intracontinental dialogue—turning these events from mere entry points into active hubs of exchange among artists, institutions, and audiences.—
Smooth Nzewi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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The bus stopped abruptly after a Baltimore Police Department vehicle cut off the bus while turning into a private parking lot on Edison Highway.—
Chevall Pryce,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Like Apollo 13, Artemis II will take advantage of the moon’s and Earth’s gravity, making a figure 8 after whipping around the moon to head home in what’s known as a free-return trajectory requiring little if any fuel.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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Like Apollo 13, Artemis II will take advantage of the moon and Earth’s gravity, making a figure eight after whipping around the moon to head home in what’s known as a free-return trajectory requiring little if any fuel.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Meghan took to social media Thursday, April 2, to share a video of her husband and their son Prince Archie, 6, swerving down the slopes.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Police said Woods at the time was attempting to a pass a pressure cleaner truck, eventually swerving in a bid to avoid a collision.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The vehicle smashed through barricades and concrete, racing down a hallway before becoming lodged in the twisted wreckage.—
Gayle Pearlstein,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Apr. 2026
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The quiet cobblestoned streets and nearby architectural gems like the Woolworth Building compliment the property’s New York-twisted whimsy, and the wide, quiet streets aid an already relaxing atmosphere inside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Iran war is currently a top priority for the United States and risks diverting resources that Kyiv needs, such as air defense systems, while providing Russia with windfall profits through high energy prices.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors said the scheme netted Smith more than $8 million by diverting royalty payments away from legitimate artists.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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With the main entrance positioned above the building, visitors access the wellness center via a descending staircase and a gently curving ramp.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Mar. 2026
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The changes will close much of the park, including the Greek Theater, Central Promenade, and South Plaza of Civic Center, where big festivals often set up stages and vendors line the curving sidewalks.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Veering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veering. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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