Synonyms for

Veers

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

Definition

To change direction or course suddenly.

Synonyms & similar words

trend swerve sheer cut slew slue curve back veer turns swerves diverts deviates shifts zigzags weaves twists

Example sentences

  1. The bus veered off the road and crashed into a tree.
  2. The teacher's lesson plan veered off topic.
  3. The pilot had to veer sharply to avoid hitting another plane.
  4. The river veers to the left up ahead.
  5. The hiker veered to the right to avoid a steep drop-off.

Quotes

  • The course of true love never did run smooth, but if it veers too far away then it's time to take a new course. - Sophie Ellis-Bextor
  • My style veers toward the masculine a little bit. I like clean lines and not a lot of fuss. - Emma Stone
  • The world is made up of two classes - those who constantly talk about the latest book they've read and those who've read it. Veering dangerously close to the former category, I've decided to write about a book that I've just finished. - Mariella Frostrup

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