Meaning & use
Veered
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Changed direction suddenly, especially away from a straight or intended course; past tense of 'veer.'
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The car veered sharply to avoid a fallen branch in the road.
The conversation veered off topic as soon as politics came up.
A note on using this word
Often used figuratively, as in a conversation, plan, or policy that 'veers' away from its original direction.
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