1
as in relocated
to change the place or position of
he shifted the vase closer to the wall so that it wouldn't get knocked over
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2
as in moved
to change one's position
she shifted uncomfortably in her seat throughout the interview
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as in changed
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
she watched the aurora in fascination as its colors shifted from green to blue
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as in exchanged
to give up (something) and take something else in return
my brother and I shifted seats just before takeoff so that he could sit by the window
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as in coped
to meet one's day-to-day needs
left the others to shift for themselves
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Recent Examples of shifted
ANALOGr has shifted into a full-service authentication, insurance, and advisory resource for high-value artist estates.
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Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
Curricula gradually shifted toward more varied, active, and creative instructional methods.
—Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
Experts don’t know exactly why this RSV season has shifted.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
The composition of species shifted strongly from north to south.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
When DiBernardo went on maternity leave last July, the formations shifted to feature the two midfielders and Debinha as the 10.
—Pj Green
april 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
Why Easter still matters While church attendance trends have shifted in recent years, Bryant argued that Easter continues to draw people back — including those who may not regularly attend services.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
In the wake of these storms, rebuilding costs have shifted from a challenge to an impossibility.
—Carlos Curbelo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
The entry of the US into the war against the Axis powers in late 1941 shifted the economy from workfare to warfare.
—John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 6 Apr. 2026
Curricula gradually shifted toward more varied, active, and creative instructional methods.
—Big Think, 6 Apr. 2026
Experts don’t know exactly why this RSV season has shifted.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
The composition of species shifted strongly from north to south.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
When DiBernardo went on maternity leave last July, the formations shifted to feature the two midfielders and Debinha as the 10.
—Pj Green
april 5, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2026
Why Easter still matters While church attendance trends have shifted in recent years, Bryant argued that Easter continues to draw people back — including those who may not regularly attend services.
—Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
In the wake of these storms, rebuilding costs have shifted from a challenge to an impossibility.
—Carlos Curbelo, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
The entry of the US into the war against the Axis powers in late 1941 shifted the economy from workfare to warfare.
—John P. Murphy, ARTnews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shifted
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Fred Rosen and the revenue-sharing/exclusivity model In 1982, Fred Rosen was appointed Ticketmaster’s CEO, at which point the company’s headquarters were relocated to Los Angeles, California.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Playgrounds at Century Oaks, Hilltop and Illinois Park schools need to be relocated due to construction at all three campuses, according to meeting documents.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the moment that deeply moved his former manager came in the top of the first, as the veteran shortstop readied himself for his first at-bat at Fenway as a visiting player.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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His income moved dramatically from year to year, from a high of around $166 million in 2021 to a low of around $8 million the following year.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Mitchell said the Cavs’ offense has changed, a little, to incorporate Harden’s isolation dominance, but also said Harden has fit into their original schemes.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The mix of homes sold could have changed significantly in size and quality, Chu added.—
Chase Jordan
April 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2026
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Investigators would spend weeks building their case, combing through nearly 7,000 texts exchanged over the three months before Harold died.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Despite the intensity on the court, Staley and Auriemma have typically exchanged public pleasantries, complimenting each others' successes and importance to the women's game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Sam coped with pain by avoiding movement and activity, swapping soccer for videogames.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
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In recent years, Bareilles has also coped publicly with the death of close friend and Broadway colleague Gavin Creel, the Tony Award–winning actor and singer who died in September 2024 from a rare and aggressive form of sarcoma.—
Abigail Park,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The previous bill would have also instituted a $35 co-pay for hospital inpatient stays, which has been removed in the committee substitution.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Vulnerable, voiceless elders in Miami-Dade who are removed from their homes for their own good will likely wind up in the hands of an Adult Protective Services supervisor promoted to a position of unparalleled power despite the objections of family members and whistleblowing colleagues.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kearse twitched briefly after the lethal drugs began entering his system but stopped moving several minutes later.—
Freida Frisaro,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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Through the scope, a polar bear twitched on the ice, 25 yards in front of me.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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The overarching takeaway of the study was that the benefits of crying greatly depended on the reason for why the participants were crying in the first place — which also varied depending on gender.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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Conditions have varied during season openers at the ballpark.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Shifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shifted. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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