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 That means being mindful of negative thoughts about body image — and redirecting them. — Margaret Cirino, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026 The foundation said the building continues to present structural and regulatory problems and described selling it as a practical way to redirect its resources. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Over half — 52% — of Gen Z investors (those born between 1997 and 2007) have redirected money intended for investing to sports bets, a Betterment survey of 1,000 investors finds. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 The Foundation, created to support an effort spearheaded by first lady Casey DeSantis, quickly redirected its $10 million cut to two organizations — Save our Society from Drugs and Secure Florida’s Future. — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redirect

Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirect

Verb

After successful demonstration in ground and airborne trials, the company turned its attention to a GravNav, a system that senses changes in gravity fields.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
There’s no better time to start turning your closet over for the season ahead.

— Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of turn

Verb

Instead, the chief executive said Hilton's middle- and upper-middle segments have swung from posting negative numbers to growing at rates as high as 6%.

— Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
The Slingshot surges forward as the tach swings toward redline, the exhaust emitting a guttural howl.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of swing

Verb

Sometimes, operators were forced to drain one pond and divert its water to save fish in another, the Hungarian Aquaculture and Fisheries Inter-branch Organization said in early August.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Tax allocation districts are designated areas where a certain amount of property tax revenue growth is diverted away from governments and used to fund specific improvements within that district.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of divert

Verb

Ted deflects the questions, but the friendly encounter only seems to make Alice dig in.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Chemical sunscreen filters absorb UV rays, while the zinc oxide and titanium dioxide in mineral sunscreens sit on the skin’s surface and physically deflect them.

— Alison Abbey Hudak, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of deflect

Verb

Ella Langley continues to whip fans into a frenzy on social media.

— David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
Deploying everything from pickled green strawberries and fresh peas to whipped labneh with Banyul vinegar glaze, artful Viennoiserie evokes more than a little whimsy that spans sweet and savory.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026