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as in deviated
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 swung
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 swerved
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 veered
Though the tropical storm, which on track to becoming a major hurricane next week, has veered slightly from Haiti’s southern coast, the National Hurricane Center warned Haitians that it’s expected to bring life-threatening and catastrophic flash floods and landslides.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Was there ever a point when your book veered in a completely opposite direction from the film?
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Instead, Cooper veered off in several different directions.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Two airport security officers in Hong Kong were killed early Monday after a cargo jet arriving from Dubai veered off the runway during landing and slammed into a patrol vehicle, authorities said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Unlike the previous segment, the music veered away from orchestral sounds and leaned into synth-heavy tones.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
The Washington Post reported in August that the administration had veered away from the idea of an IVF coverage requirement for health insurers.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
SpaceX teases a return to eye-catching booster landings After using most of its fuel and propelling Starship toward space, the Super Heavy on Monday safely broke away from the upper Starship spacecraft and veered back toward Earth.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Indie rock veered away from the more ornate, baroque pocket that Grizzly Bear dominated, with indie rock bands in the late 2010s and early 2020s going more pop, country, or shoegaze.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Oct. 2025
Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Was there ever a point when your book veered in a completely opposite direction from the film?
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2025
Instead, Cooper veered off in several different directions.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Two airport security officers in Hong Kong were killed early Monday after a cargo jet arriving from Dubai veered off the runway during landing and slammed into a patrol vehicle, authorities said.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Unlike the previous segment, the music veered away from orchestral sounds and leaned into synth-heavy tones.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 20 Oct. 2025
The Washington Post reported in August that the administration had veered away from the idea of an IVF coverage requirement for health insurers.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2025
SpaceX teases a return to eye-catching booster landings After using most of its fuel and propelling Starship toward space, the Super Heavy on Monday safely broke away from the upper Starship spacecraft and veered back toward Earth.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Indie rock veered away from the more ornate, baroque pocket that Grizzly Bear dominated, with indie rock bands in the late 2010s and early 2020s going more pop, country, or shoegaze.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for veered
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Etminan’s editing routine also deviated from his standard practice.—
Hugh Hart,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
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Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker deviated from the usual recitation of facts at this year’s State of the City address and instead chose to highlight the stories of individual residents.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Oct. 2025
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Doncic quickly swung the ball to Reaves after Minnesota sent two defenders his way, while Ayton’s defender (Rudy Gobert) went to pressure Reaves on the perimeter, briefly opening up a cutting lane for Ayton.—
Khobi Price,
Oc Register,
25 Oct. 2025
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In another potentially worrying sign for the president, younger Hispanics and Hispanic men — two groups that swung particularly dramatically toward him in last year’s election — also see him a bit more negatively.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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The man swerved into oncoming traffic and onto curbs to flee, court documents said.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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To avoid Lesch, the Honda driver swerved and crashed into Pack’s van on the side of the highway, the district attorney’s office said.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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The nurse turned at the sound of footsteps outside the curtain around my bed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
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No team in the Championship has lost more than the nine points Wrexham have dropped from a winning position this term, a damaging trait that began on the opening day at Southampton when two stoppage-time goals turned a 1-0 win into a dramatic loss.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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LaVine and Monk whipped the crowd into a frenzy, combining to make 17 of 32 from the field and 10 of 18 from 3-point range as the Kings bounced back from a season-opening loss to the Phoenix Suns.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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The cold brew is bitter but topped with a fluffy, whipped cold foam that tastes almondy, sweet and spice-filled.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Oct. 2025
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Overall, the inflation data likely add fuel to expectations that the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by another quarter percentage point at its policy meeting later this month - its second consecutive cut.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
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Superstar Shohei Ohtani launched a two-run shot to cut the lead down to 11-4, but the momentum still appeared to be on the Blue Jays' side in a raucous Rogers Centre.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Marchers circled the courthouse in Lafayette where speeches interspersed with music could be heard later from a nearby park.—
IndyStar,
IndyStar,
20 Oct. 2025
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Marty’s child had attempted to answer each of the four questions but had had the assignment returned with their mistakes circled by the teacher.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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My thoughts wandered from one subject to another without continuity.—
Bill Shaber,
Outdoor Life,
22 Oct. 2025
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The unidentified body, which is believed to be a female, was found by a rancher searching for livestock that had wandered off, officials told WFAA.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Veered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/veered. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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