Answer:

swerved

Answer	Crossword Clue
SWERVED	Avoided a pothole, perhaps
SWERVED	Deflected.
SWERVED	Shifted course.

SWERVED	Avoided an accident, maybe
SWERVED	Avoided an accident, in a way

Crossword

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