SWERVING Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

swerving

verb

present participle of swerve

as in veering

to depart abruptly from a straight line or course the car swerved sharply to avoid the squirrel in the road

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straightening

as in curving

to turn away from a straight line or course the bike path gently swerves to the right

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straightening

as in bending

to cause to turn away from a straight line a dog dashed out in front of me and made me swerve my bike to one side of the bike path

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as in deviating

to change one's course or direction the hurricane had been following the coastline before it swerved and headed inland

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Recent Examples of swerving Multiple witnesses told the deputy that the semi was intentionally swerving into the shoulder of the road to prevent a motorcycle from passing it. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026 This will all play out in Spain’s baking east and south, with the race swerving some of its iconic Asturian ascent in this edition. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 As the caravan headed down 61st Street, the agent driving the CBP vehicle attempted to evade them by swerving into oncoming lanes of traffic, with Alvarez following closely behind, the plea agreement stated. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Sorensen allegedly followed Langdon out of a Costco parking lot before swerving into his lane and striking his motorcycle, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 But Cinderella keeps going, winding her way through Querétaro, swerving toward the old colonial city of San Miguel de Allende, then bending northeast. — Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026 Investigators said the pickup crossed into the westbound lane before swerving back and rotating clockwise. — Skyler Shepard, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2026 Conwell played off the ball a lot but showed a nifty handle when given the chance, delivering a terrific pass in transition for a Jahmir Young score and swerving past a defender on a neat move to the basket before missing a shot at the rim. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026 Independent testing by Motor Trend revealed that Max‑Performance summer tires improve cornering grip by 10 to 20 percent, which is a significant buffer when cornering or swerving to avoid an accident. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

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Verb

According to an arrest report, Rios began to honk his horn at two bicyclists and then was seen on video veering his SUV toward them.

— Peter D'Oench, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026
However, when considering veering from the tradition, recognize that your choice may draw attention away from the purpose of the day or be upsetting to others from older generations.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of veering

Verb

Here, nothing comparable to a ball is physically curving through space.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Its flowing, inward-curving shape wraps around a 30-foot central tower, forming a space where people can come together to reflect, remember, and gather.

— Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of curving

Verb

Investigators say Santos was barred from trading on his own attendance but still placed large bets and issued misleading social media posts aimed at moving prices, turning a $17,839 profit.

— Larry Neumeister, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
For generations of American teenagers, turning 16 and getting a driver’s license has been a rite of passage—and a first taste of independence.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of turning

Verb

One of the more memorable instances finds Cole grabbing an open padlock off a door and using it to belt an opponent across the face before hooking the shackle into the dude’s mouth and using it to rip open his cheek.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026
The toys have cross-generational appeal, as well, hooking kids, teens, adults and the collector market.

— Matt Donnelly, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of hooking

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