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
If a jackpot goes unclaimed, the money is forfeited and redirected to state programs authorized by the Texas Legislature.
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Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Thousands of public servants have been redirected from their usual responsibilities to World Cup duty.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Many collectors, including Patten, ramped up their hobby during the pandemic when concert money was redirected toward home listening.
—Chase Jordan
updated May 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Boyle said the legislation would offset the lost revenue by redirecting about $30 billion in existing federal subsidies currently going to oil and gas companies into the Highway Trust Fund.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 11 May 2026
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Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Thousands of public servants have been redirected from their usual responsibilities to World Cup duty.
—Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Many collectors, including Patten, ramped up their hobby during the pandemic when concert money was redirected toward home listening.
—Chase Jordan
updated May 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
Boyle said the legislation would offset the lost revenue by redirecting about $30 billion in existing federal subsidies currently going to oil and gas companies into the Highway Trust Fund.
—John Parkinson, ABC News, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirect
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Professional commentators tended to see these developments in so many local terms—turning, for their explanations, to national histories, cultures and institutions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The question turned into an accidental personality test, exposing some of each artist’s values.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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When Bz points north, Earth’s field resists it; when Bz swings south, the two fields connect, allowing plasma to stream in.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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In a matter of hours, the South Korean Kospi swung from a fresh record high, above the 8,000 milestone, to a 6% loss.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Murdaugh is arrested on felony charges, accused of diverting millions of dollars away from the estate of Satterfield, the housekeeper.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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Yet the state is facing its own tight budget, and legislators are unlikely to divert a substantial amount of additional cash.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Patel sparred with multiple lawmakers during Tuesday’s contentious hearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee, often deflecting questions from Democrats with his own accusations of wrongdoing.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Holy Innocents’ scored the game’s only goal less than five minutes into the second half when a free kick by the Golden Bears’ Paige Jacquin found the net after deflecting off a Wesleyan player in a logjam in front of the net.—
Chip Saye,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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There’s also a menu of small snacks, with mezzes like hummus, tzatziki, whipped feta, falafel, halloumi, artichoke and eggplant.—
Connie Ogle
May 15,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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The one-time Ducks first-round draft pick whipped a shot through traffic from just above the slot.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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“Redirect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirect. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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