veer
verb (1)
\ ˈvir
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veered;
veering;
veers
Definition of veer
(Entry 1 of 3)
1
: to change direction or course
the economy veered sharply downward
3
of a ship
: to change course by turning the stern to the wind
: to direct to a different course
specifically
: wear sense 7
veer
nounDefinition of veer (Entry 2 of 3)
: a change in course or direction
a veer to the right
veer
verb (2)
veered;
veering;
veers
Definition of veer (Entry 3 of 3)
: to let out (something, such as a rope)
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Other Words from veer
Verb (1)
veeringly
\ ˈvir-iŋ-lē
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adverb
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adverb
Examples of veer in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
McKinsey’s Jonathan Woetzel told the Yunnan gathering that C02 in the atmosphere has now veered from historical norms to a degree not seen since the last ice age. — David Meyer, Fortune, "Adapting to Climate Change: CEO Daily," 9 Sep. 2019 Other political efforts dovetailed with his art, which veered from grand 80-foot-long sculptures to whimsical hand puppets and felt hats. — Harrison Smith, Washington Post, "Francisco Toledo, Mexican artist and activist known as ‘El Maestro,’ dies at 79," 8 Sep. 2019 Ronald Joseph Owens, 58, had veered from the road around 7:47 p.m., State Police said in a statement. — BostonGlobe.com, "New England news in brief," 1 Sep. 2019 There were indications that the slow-moving Dorian would veer sharply northeastward after passing the Bahamas and track up the U.S. Southeast seaboard. — Ramón Espinosa, Twin Cities, "Dorian strikes Bahamas with record fury as Category 5 storm," 1 Sep. 2019 Ridden by Ruben Castro, Conquering Marie had a perfect start from post three, which helped her avoid a lot of bumping between horses caused after Delayed Steal veered in sharply from post eight. — Los Angeles Times, "Racing! Next year’s dates are set … sort of," 23 Aug. 2019 The focus had been switched, veering from the real plight of his victims to the fantasy of his death. — Glamour, "Pay Less Attention to Jeffrey Epstein’s Death and More to What His Accusers Need Now," 13 Aug. 2019 Years of ineffective chairing seem to have taken their toll, and the company veers from one mistake to the next. — Jonathan Wilson, SI.com, "After a Summer of Departures, Mike Ashley's Actions May Ruin Newcastle's Season," 2 Aug. 2019 That said, Pelosi noted that party events in California can sometimes draw boisterous crowds of progressives, like the one at the state party convention that jeered as some party moderates warned against veering too far left. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "As rivals head to California, Biden chooses New Hampshire," 19 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
No, De La Salle has not abandoned the veer option offense that helped make the program famous. — Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, "Football: Takeaways from De La Salle’s loss to St. Thomas Aquinas," 24 Aug. 2019 The Spartans pride themselves on beating bigger squads with efficient line play, defense, their quick-hitting veer offense and versatile backfield. — Mitch Stephens, SFChronicle.com, "De La Salle opens football season against nation’s best," 19 Aug. 2019 All are important while operating De La Salle’s storied veer-option attack. — Darren Sabedra, The Mercury News, "The Fab Forty, No. 16: De La Salle QB takes on larger role," 7 Aug. 2019 But, and this takes a hypothetical veer, why would ESPN agree to divide the money up the same after losing one of the strongest basketball brands in the deal? — Fletcher Page, Cincinnati.com, "Three questions: How UConn's move to the Big East affects Cincinnati Bearcats, AAC," 5 June 2019 Tony Awards to honor Broadway's best Last year’s Tony Award show saw Robert De Niro veer from his introduction of Bruce Springsteen and drop an F-bomb about President Donald Trump. — Editors, USA TODAY, "Democrats in Iowa, Tony Awards, Stanley Cup Final: 5 things to know this weekend," 8 June 2019 But his paranoia is unmoored from the current political climate, which makes the film’s final veer back to Ed’s obsession seem all the more forced and hollow. — Mark Jenkins, chicagotribune.com, "‘The Tomorrow Man’ review: John Lithgow plays a prepper readying for world’s end, yet hoping for romance," 4 June 2019 The result means that some of the Dumped Wife's content is delightfully homemade, while other photography veers towards the type more common to professional social media presences. — Bridget Read, Vogue, "Dumped Wife's Revenge Is the Instagram Account You Need in Your Life," 13 Aug. 2018 The performances from the older Crain children are wonderfully restrained, lending a sense of gravitas without letting the show veer too far into melodrama. — Bryan Bishop, The Verge, "Netflix’s Haunting of Hill House is like This Is Us wrapped in a gothic ghost story," 28 Sep. 2018Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
At least 24 people, mostly children, died after a freight train veered off the rail in central Kasai province in March. — Augusta Anthony And Karl Bostic, CNN, "At least 50 dead in train derailment in the Democratic Republic of Congo," 12 Sep. 2019 Scaggs then veered off the road and struck a pole, according to the report. — Jesse Garza, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Driver who crashed after running red light dies," 3 Sep. 2019 According to Underwood, a gold 2006 Nissan Sentra headed south on Black Mountain veered up onto the sidewalk and struck a pedestrian. — Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Rancho Penasquitos crash victim dies, suspected DUI driver jailed on $1M bail," 26 Aug. 2019 Investigators said everyone aboard was extremely lucky to survive after the plane bounced multiple times, veered off the runway and ended up in flames on a highway. — Alex Johnson, NBC News, "Dale Earnhardt Jr. thanks emergency crews after surviving plane crash," 19 Aug. 2019 Investigators say the plane carrying Earnhardt and his family bounced multiple times during a crash-landing Thursday in Elizabethton and veered off the runway before ending up on a highway. — CBS News, ""We are truly blessed": Dale Earnhardt Jr. breaks silence after fiery plane accident," 19 Aug. 2019 When the game does veer slightly off the beaten path, some wonderful things happen. — Charlie Theel, Ars Technica, "The new Terminator board game is actually worth your time," 20 July 2019 This is the aftermath of an @ArlingtonPD Motorcycle after an SUV veered onto shoulder & struck the bike. — Dallas News, "Arlington motorcycle cop sent to hospital after DWI suspect veers off road, crashes," 10 July 2019 Preliminary evidence indicates the car veered off the road, struck the poll and was engulfed in flames with the two victims unconscious inside. — Rachel Raskin-zrihen, The Mercury News, "29-year-old Bay Area doctor killed in fiery crash on July 4," 9 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'veer.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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