veering 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of veeringnext
as in turning

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veering

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verb

present participle of veer
1
as in deviating
to change one's course or direction at this point the river veers to the southwest before finally emptying into the Atlantic Ocean

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2
as in swinging
to change the course or direction of (something) veered the ship abruptly to the right to avoid a collision

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3
as in curving
to depart abruptly from a straight line or course without warning the car veered to the left and into an oncoming truck

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for veering
  1. curving
  2. twisted
  3. whipping
  4. diverting
  5. warped
  6. shifting
  7. circling
  8. bowing
Verb
  • It’s decorated in shades of wood and white, with gently curving ceilings (a little cavelike, a little nautical) and walls dotted with interesting, mismatched pieces of art.
    Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 8 Dec. 2024
  • The design features the curving body of Quetzalcóatl, the Aztec cosmic serpent, rendered in ferrocement with an iridescent finish that shifts between golden emerald and deep violet blue—colors evocative of the quetzal bird’s feathers.
    Natalie Stoclet, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of curving
Adjective
  • This twisted peppermint candle has all the classic holiday scents rolled into one and is only available during the holidays, giving it more of an exclusive feel.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Add in the ability to beat a mean mug when needed, and this talented, twisted queen is ready to go all the way in the competition!
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of twisted
Verb
  • Sick of whipping out a hair dryer, round brush, and a straightener to achieve a frizz-free blowout?
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • With gusts of up to 80 mph possible, a small fire could transform into an inferno, whipping embers at astonishing speeds and leaving firefighters with few options other than trying to get people to evacuate.
    Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of whipping
Verb
  • With European powers diverting men and supplies to Europe in 1939-41 to battle Nazi Germany, colonies in the Pacific were mostly undefended.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
  • To trick the German forces into believing that a much larger American force was stationed in various locations, diverting attention away from the real operations and damaging enemy morale.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of diverting
Adjective
  • This Hubble image features Arp 122, a galaxy that actually comprises two vast galaxies colliding with each other—NGC 6040, the tilted, warped spiral galaxy at left, and LEDA 59642, the round, face-on spiral galaxy at right.
    Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The space reflects its years in warped wood floors, exposed silver radiators, and layer upon layer of paint.
    Camille Freestone, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of warped
Verb
  • Russia’s once-stable role has visibly eroded, while Iran is almost out of the picture, its influence waning under shifting dynamics.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Allegiances pivot with shifting fortunes.
    Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of shifting
Verb
  • For many American families, Christmas isn’t Christmas without a tree decorated with lights, ornaments, tinsel – and an electric train circling merrily beneath.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Advertisement With the portal now open, there’s no doubt other interested teams will be circling the speedy former five-star receiver.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of circling
Verb
  • The video ends with Williams bowing alongside her castmates for the new musical's curtain call.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The video ends with Williams bowing alongside her castmates for the new musical's curtain call.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of bowing
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