swerving

verb

present participle of swerve
1
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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2
as in curving
to turn away from a straight line or course the bike path gently swerves to the right

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3
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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4
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 The man said his wife began panicking and swerving the vehicle. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 June 2026 The two drivers had been swerving between lanes and brake-checking each other before the confrontation, police said. — Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 15 June 2026 The video shows the teen swerving to avoid a collision, losing control, crossing back across the interstate, and rolling into the median. — Brian Maass, CBS News, 26 June 2026 The pop singer makes a break for riskier, more exciting musical territory, swerving between noisy club bangers and newly subtle pop gems. — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 2 June 2026 For example, avoiding some accidents can mean both braking and swerving at the same time, when humans typically manage only one at once. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 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 The bad news for The Bold And The Beautiful and The Young & The Restless fans is that no talent from those series will cross over to Hollywood Starlet, but Bell said the vertical series will capture the spirit of those shows, in turn swerving some less savory elements in some microdrama. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swerving
  1. veering
  2. curving
  3. bending
  4. deviating
  5. arching
  6. turning
  7. hooking
Verb
  • Something worth veering off a highway for, that feels like a missing part of myself.
    — Rachel Tepper Paley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026
  • Polly Voss At one point, the video shows Ross' car veering out of the express lane, nearly colliding with a passing vehicle driven by a 17-year-old girl.
    — Brian Maass, CBS News, 26 June 2026
Definition of veering
Verb
  • His update on the C-cut began just below the chin, with extra lift at the roots and inward-curving lengths that narrowed toward the ends to create the illusion of a heart.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 July 2026
  • Nusa scored a beautiful goal after curving a shot into the top right corner, just past the arms of Fofana to give Norway a 1-0 lead.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026
Definition of curving
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  • Leandro Trossard got the assist, bending a perfect back-post cross from the end line to his waiting teammate.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • For much of her decades-long career, Madonna has been known as not only a genre-bending talent and headline-grabber, but also a certified hitmaker.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of bending
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  • Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Because of this, cells develop randomly and uncontrollably, deviating from anything that mirrors human development.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 June 2026
Definition of deviating
Verb
  • Pay Attention to Plant Form Plants come in a wide range of shapes, from arching to columnar to spreading.
    — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2026
  • Lower back discomfort or tightness might be due to arching of your back, or your back muscles tacking on too much of the work to overcompensate for a lack of hip strength or control.
    — Christa Sgobba, Health, 16 June 2026
Definition of arching
Verb
  • The Lakers have a history of turning undrafted players into NBA contributors.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • Given modern advances, many organizations are turning towards auto-triaging by AI services and other digital tools to help ease the burden for physicians.
    — Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of turning
Verb
  • Still, there are challenges ahead, especially relating to the bureaucratic obstacles of building large energy projects and hooking them up to the grid.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 23 June 2026
  • An example of the previously undisclosed debauchery includes a pair female twins allegedly hooking themselves up to a car battery for $10,000.
    — Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 23 June 2026
Definition of hooking

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“Swerving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swerving. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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