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
With basic mobile coverage reaching 91% of the population, companies are redirecting their money toward advanced 5G networks and high-speed fiber lines.
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Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
But that explanation arrives only after Springfield redirected transportation dollars toward transit and then proposed asking motorists for more money.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Viral video shows Kolek, beer in hand and slapping high fives with fans, being redirected behind a barricade before being allowed to pass.
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Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Defendants may be screened for diversion programming, which redirects eligible individuals away from conviction and toward rehabilitative services, such as substance use or domestic violence offender treatment.
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Rebecca Dunlea,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
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Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
19 June 2026
But that explanation arrives only after Springfield redirected transportation dollars toward transit and then proposed asking motorists for more money.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2026
Viral video shows Kolek, beer in hand and slapping high fives with fans, being redirected behind a barricade before being allowed to pass.
—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Defendants may be screened for diversion programming, which redirects eligible individuals away from conviction and toward rehabilitative services, such as substance use or domestic violence offender treatment.
—
Rebecca Dunlea,
The Conversation,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for redirect
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirect
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By building circuits whose states naturally fluctuate with this environmental heat, thermodynamic computing turns an otherwise stochastic and chaotic feature of nature into an incredibly fast, ultra-low-energy calculator.
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Lestat is basically in Hell; having turned Nicky, he is now forever severed from him mentally, while Nicky’s mental state continues to deteriorate.
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The pendulum never really swung away from maximizing shareholder value.
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The turnover swung the momentum in Minnesota’s favor.
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The California Highway Patrol's Woodland division said traffic was being diverted off the freeway at Reed Avenue.
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Bessent did not specify how much money would be released, which entity in Qatar would control the account, where the funds would be held, what role Iran would play in directing purchases or what enforcement tools the Treasury would use to ensure the money is not diverted.
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Crépeau's block deflected the ball back to Breel Embolo, who took a second shot.
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The younger Carricarte, much like his father, deflected praise and shined credit on others.
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The menu features Mediterranean delicacies, starting with mezze like hummus, muhammara (a walnut and red pepper dip) and whipped feta spreads.
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Ospreay struck Strickland, who responded by whipping a chain at him.
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“Redirect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirect. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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