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A motion that veers
The action of departing from an established course or accepted standard
A state of constant movement or fluctuation between two states
Following a twisting or spiral course
Present participle for to change direction suddenly
“Where the pier met the shore, he decided to veer left across the beach as a shortcut.”
Present participle for to move in a (usually sharp) turn
“He was the dangerous crazy man on a bender who would suddenly veer the car off the road.”
Present participle for to skid along a surface, typically uncontrollably
“The suspects first shot the car's left front tire, causing the vehicle to veer and hit a cigarette stall.”
Present participle for to make a change from one state, form or position to another
“As my taxi halted at a red light in the darkened, deserted city centre one night, I feared my own story was about to veer towards pessimistic.”
Present participle for to lean or turn away from a given plane or direction, especially the vertical or horizontal
Present participle for to change or vary irregularly in number or amount
Present participle for to move or jolt around unsteadily or abruptly
Present participle for to feel favorably disposed towards someone or something
Present participle for to move aside or to and fro in a sudden or quick manner
Present participle for to turn or swing around
Present participle for to advance in a coy, furtive, or unobtrusive manner
Present participle for to make or become less taut
Present participle for to head straight towards a specified direction or object, usually at an accelerated speed
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