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 Alexander Goldberg, a district spokesperson, said Measure M is not intended to redirect existing unrestricted general fund money that SCUSD spends on special education. — Chaewon Chung october 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026 As people spend more money, sales tax revenue growth within certain areas would be redirected back into supporting the project’s costs and paying off the bonds for up to 30 years. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 This allows the system to redirect its beams rapidly and perform multiple surveillance tasks. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026 An unexpected medical bill, vehicle repair or temporary reduction in income can force someone to redirect money earmarked for debt repayment. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redirect

Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirect

Verb

Fundraiser organizers said on the GoFundMe website that Flores would have turned 14 on Friday.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
The former policeman turned recluse comes out of retirement to try to figure out whether the boy’s missing sister is still alive.

— Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of turn

Verb

The New York Times estimates all voters swung about 15 points toward Democrats compared to 2024, helping the party flip seats in deep red states like Texas and South Carolina.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Prices for the commodity have been volatile over the past few years as supplies swung dramatically one season to the next, with climate change, water scarcity, and pest and disease playing a role.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of swing

Verb

The shenanigans ultimately prove slight but undeniably diverting.

— Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
The $10 million, part of a settlement offered by a company that overcharged Medicaid, was diverted into other hands, starting with the Hope Florida Foundation, the favorite charity of First Lady Casey DeSantis.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of divert

Verb

Meanwhile, Trumpworld searched frantically for scapegoats to deflect blame that the electoral bloodbath was a rebuke of the president and his agenda.

— Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026
On Sunday, Stevens deflected questions about what led to her reversal in an interview with Cooper.

— Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of deflect

Verb

There’s getting into shape and then there’s whipping a company into shape, preparing it for the fast-moving future.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Now comes Denver, which whipped the Panthers in Super Bowl 50 because Carolina couldn’t handle the Broncos’ pass rush.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026