Definitions

veer

[veer] / vɪər /

VERB

change direction

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bend deflect depart deviate diverge divert drift pivot shift skid swerve swing twist whirl

STRONG

avert bear change curve cut digress dip divagate sheer skew swivel tack turn wheel whip

WEAK

angle off be deflected change course get around make a left make a right train off volte-face

Antonyms

STRONGEST

keep to stay straighten

WEAK

go direct

Example Sentences

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Instead, veer toward positions that rely more on judgement, creativity or fostering human relationships.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

In fact, US President Donald Trump has himself seemed to veer between them depending on which day he is talking and who to.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Today, energy analysts believe oil prices would have to veer far above their current levels for a sustained period to inflict economic pain on the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

It does veer off from the “Cinderella” story.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Now, of course, it would be easy for me to veer to the opposite extreme.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

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