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Veer (Verb)

Shift to a clockwise direction; "the wind veered".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The ship's captain ordered a sharp turn to starboard, and the vessel began to veer to the right, catching a more favorable wind.
As the storm intensified, the wind veered sharply to the northwest, threatening to capsize the sailboat.
During the change in seasons, the wind typically veers to the east, bringing colder temperatures with it.
In the aftermath of the hurricane, the damaged aircraft veered to the right, heading straight for the runway's edge.
As the pilot struggled for control, the small plane continued to veer to the left, its erratic motion causing panic among the passengers.

Turn sharply; change direction abruptly; "The car cut to the left at the intersection"; "The motorbike veered to the right".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The dog veered off the path to chase a squirrel.
She quickly veered her bike to avoid the pothole on the road.
The storm seemed to veer suddenly to the west and missed the city.
As he approached the finish line, the runner had to veer around a fallen competitor.
The skier lost control and veered sharply into the trees.