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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
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
The video, seemingly recorded by a witness from their home window, also shows Ritchson attempting to pick up his motorcycle, which then veers onto the grassy patch by the sidewalk while his two sons, also on motorbikes, watch the confrontation play out.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Loznitsa’s methods are grim and exacting, but the effect is never monotonous; there are shivers of Hitchcockian suspense, plus a whispery cackle of satire that veers toward the Kafkaesque.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
True to its name, the Butter Melt Bronzer glides on like butter and melts seamlessly into skin, delivering a silky-smooth finish that never veers cakey, muddy, or heavy on dry skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
While Medicube’s marketing often veers toward a younger audience, the formula itself is particularly beneficial for mature skin.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Their finsta veers more into food finsta territory, as the singer shares their favorite eating experiences and bites.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
The question is now whether Novo veers into other fields like rare diseases and heart conditions.
—semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
This is where Dorit veers wrong a bit.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026
The video, seemingly recorded by a witness from their home window, also shows Ritchson attempting to pick up his motorcycle, which then veers onto the grassy patch by the sidewalk while his two sons, also on motorbikes, watch the confrontation play out.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
Loznitsa’s methods are grim and exacting, but the effect is never monotonous; there are shivers of Hitchcockian suspense, plus a whispery cackle of satire that veers toward the Kafkaesque.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
True to its name, the Butter Melt Bronzer glides on like butter and melts seamlessly into skin, delivering a silky-smooth finish that never veers cakey, muddy, or heavy on dry skin.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 11 Mar. 2026
While Medicube’s marketing often veers toward a younger audience, the formula itself is particularly beneficial for mature skin.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Their finsta veers more into food finsta territory, as the singer shares their favorite eating experiences and bites.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Feb. 2026
The question is now whether Novo veers into other fields like rare diseases and heart conditions.
—semafor.com, 25 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veers
Verb
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But then the dream deviates, and takes me to the set of Gilligan’s Island, where Bob Denver, who originally played the part of Gilligan, has been replaced by a bearded intellectual who looks like Karl Marx combined with Cesar Romero, who played the Joker on the original Batman TV show.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Mar. 2026
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The director's take deviates from Shelley's in its emphasis on forgiveness.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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August 23 – September 22 Persistent focus turns small tasks into big wins.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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By the afternoon, most of North Texas turns quieter, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At first, the robot drives around a glass panel displaying an ad, but then swerves back inside the bus shelter and hits the panel without one.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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At one point during the interview, the conversation swerves into a five-minute debate about hair.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Colorado Rockies are rolling out a lineup of new food offerings ahead of Opening Day, featuring everything from oversized hot dogs to inventive twists on classic ballpark staples.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Peeps collaborations and twists Peeps remain a polarizing but perennial Easter staple, blending nostalgia with a growing lineup of modern collaborations.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The gardening season, after all, swings into full gear for all the tender plants after the last frost.—
Seth Jacobson,
The Providence Journal,
20 Mar. 2026
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The West Side’s 16th District, which swings from Cicero, Lyons and Riverside up through Melrose Park, features a three-way race steeped in tangled histories.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The next morning, Greg wanders across campus in his rumpled suit.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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As the pensive Moon wanders into your vocal 3rd house, your mind buzzes with activity.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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As the temperature drops, the cold causes the protein to shift into a more stable state in which one of its key structural pillars bends sharply, breaks away from its neighbor and straightens out.—
Jacek Krywko,
Scientific American,
25 Mar. 2026
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By contrast, the second joint in each leg bends readily, but only sideways and outward, favoring efficient lateral locomotion.—
Manjishtha Bhattacharyya,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Streaming fraud diverts funds from musicians and songwriters whose songs were legitimately streamed by real listeners to those who use automation to falsely create the appearance of legitimate streaming.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
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Energy infrastructure under attack threatens global supplies as shipping diverts from critical trade routes, potentially sparking economic shocks worldwide and reshaping energy markets.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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