deflected

verb

past tense of deflect
as in swung
to change the course or direction of (something) the wind deflected the Frisbee just as I was about to lunge for it

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Recent Examples of deflected Maye attempted a rare deep pass to Romeo Doubs that was deflected by Rodney Thomas II and intercepted by Nehemiah Pritchett. — CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026 Tepper deflected a couple of questions about a potential new contract extension for Young. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 9 Sep. 2026 Most of the time, the Earth’s and Sun’s magnetic fields aren’t aligned, meaning that, as solar wind comes across Earth, much of it is deflected away from the planet. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 8 Sep. 2026 Asked about Murdoch’s comments, Schroeder deflected, as did CBS Sports president David Berson at a recent media preview day in New York. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026 Second baseman Kody Clemens dived, and the ball deflected off his glove and rolled into center field. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 Rompola’s first opportunity to kill the whitetail failed when his arrow was deflected. — Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026 Mauricio Dubon’s ground ball up the middle was deflected by a diving Betts right to Edman at second base to start an inning-ending double play. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026 Purdy later got intercepted by safety Marques Sigle on a high pass deflected by Demarcus Robinson’s outstretched hand. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deflected
  1. swung
  2. turned
  3. whipped
  4. diverted
  5. redirected
Verb
  • Steinem's version of feminism today is more aligned with Democrats at a time when, at least for now, the country has swung Republican.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • After the Mercedes swung around and law enforcement vehicles surrounded it, the driver stepped out with his hands up — only to swiftly step back inside.
    — Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of swung
Verb
  • Before Buchanan turned his final prayer into a touchdown, Underwood was quite underwhelming (11 of 21, 123 yards, INT, lost fumble).
    — Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • My patients tell me the apps have turned dating into a competitive marketplace marked by quick and easy rejection.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of turned
Verb
  • While holding Gnocchi, a large street cleaning truck whipped down the street and startled him into clawing away.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Cheese foam is a smooth and slightly salty whipped foam topping popular in boba drinks.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of whipped
Verb
  • Playwright Zimmerman, meanwhile, says the dispute has diverted attention from the subject the production was created to address.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
  • American Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the plane was diverted to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, where law enforcement took the man into custody.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of diverted
Verb
  • Meanwhile, El Palacio de Hierro in Mexico has redirected part of its open-to-buy to affordable luxury and entry price points to offset declines at the higher end.
    — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • As expenses such as college or other debts are paid off, some of that money can potentially be redirected toward retirement, Vega says.
    — Mike Winters, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of redirected

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“Deflected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deflected. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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