Veering Synonyms and Antonyms

The act or fact of altering
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. deviation
  2. variation
  3. detour
To turn away from a prescribed course of action or conduct
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. swerving
  2. straying
  3. diverging
  4. digressing
  5. deviating
  6. departing
  7. erring
The act of turning aside suddenly
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. swerve
  2. swerving
To deviate from a purpose, behavior, or previous pattern:
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. swerving

Words Related to Veering

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Veering Sentence Examples

  • Cold water soaked Lana's boots as Dan kept them on the creek's edge for a few hundred meters before veering into the surrounding forest.

  • Even ivory on ivory adds some texture and visual interest to the cake's appearance without veering into silliness.

  • Swing too early or too late and your shot will go veering off to the side.

  • Freeman and a friend were traveling down a Mississippi highway when he reportedly began falling asleep at the wheel and started veering off the road.

  • Friday produced a veering easterly wind in Hayling Bay in excess of 12 knots allowing a triangular course with unrestricted pumping.

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