Swerved (6)
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">swerved</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">('veer' can be a synonym of 'swerve')</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for veered that I've seen before include "Took evasive action" , "once let out at sea" , "Changed direction abruptly" , "Changed direction or course, as wind may" , "Tacked suddenly" .)
(Other definitions for deviated that I've seen before include "Turned aside" , "Turned away from an expected course" , "Diverged from expected course" .)