change course

VERB

switch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

convert divert replace shift swap turn veer

STRONG

deflect deviate interchange rearrange shunt sidetrack substitute trade turnabout

WEAK

turn aside

Antonyms

STRONGEST

keep maintain remain stay

VERB

veer

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bend deflect depart deviate diverge divert drift pivot shift skid swerve swing twist whirl

STRONG

avert bear change curve cut digress dip divagate sheer skew swivel tack turn wheel whip

WEAK

angle off be deflected get around make a left make a right train off volte-face

Antonyms

STRONGEST

keep to stay straighten

WEAK

go direct

Example Sentences

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He meant that the discipline and process of making plans to fight a war make it possible to change course when the unexpected happens.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

There is no reason to think that Mullin will change course in any significant way at DHS.

From Salon • Mar. 18, 2026

They won’t be easily persuaded to change course.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Financial headaches, caused in part by the early-year struggles of Disneyland Paris, inspired Disney to change course.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Even more maddening was the lack of any sense of urgency to change course.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

change course

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