Synonyms for

Veering

Verb / ˈvɪrɪŋ / Another word for veering — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To change direction or course suddenly

Synonyms & similar words

slew veer trend curve swerving back sheer swerve slue cut diverging swerving turning deviating digressing departing straying drifting yawing tacking zigzagging weaving winding twisting recoiling curving

Example sentences

  1. The boat was veering to the right.
  2. The car was veering off the road.
  3. The airplane was veering to avoid turbulence.
  4. The runner was veering towards the finish line.
  5. The cyclist was veering around the corner.

Quotes

  • The world is veering towards catastrophe.
  • Life is a journey and mine has been veering off course.
  • The conversation was veering towards politics.

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