Thesaurus results for REDIRECT

redirect

verb

ˌrē-də-ˈrekt

Definition of redirect

as in to turn

to change the course or direction of (something) upon hearing the noise, he redirected his gaze to the window

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Recent Examples of redirect Russia has adapted by redirecting trade to Asia while Europe has incurred significant costs and seen other nations benefit. — Wesley Alexander Hill, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Remove any flower buds that develop to redirect the plant’s energy toward root growth. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026 The cy pres doctrine prevents it from redirecting funds to other institutions, such as nearby public schools, or related purposes, such as college scholarships for low-income students. — Thomas Adam, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 The effort comes at the same time as the FBI has mandated that 260 analysts be redirected from field offices nationwide to focus on the Fulton County probe, according to an agency memo reviewed by ProPublica. — Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for redirect

Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirect

Verb

Two Democratic candidates aim to turn the Johnson County district blue for the first time in years.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Miami now will turn its attention to filling three open roster spots, with former Kings forward Demar DeRozan among the logical options.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 July 2026

Definition of turn

Verb

The shows’ studio, 20th TV Animation, kept the annual output relatively steady, diverting the surplus episodes to its streaming platforms.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 July 2026
Charlotteans illegally dump about 10 tons of trash every single day — much of it large, bulky items — and the city has to divert garbage crews from normal routes to collect it.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

Definition of divert

Verb

Hitler escaped the full force of the blast when someone moved the briefcase next to a table leg, deflecting much of the explosive force.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026
Perhaps Messi’s greatest gift is this ability to control his opponent’s attention, to deflect and attract it at will.

— Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026

Definition of deflect

Verb

Iguanas usually go viral for other reasons Iguanas are usually quick-moving and run away from their would-be captors with their long tails whipping behind them.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 24 July 2026
The attorney questioned whether a person would be able to smell alcohol at the same time that wind generated by 18-wheelers and other vehicles whipping by on the highway was blowing, as was occurring during the officer’s time with Hampton.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026