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
Rather than treating employees’ unauthorized use of consumer AI tools as a compliance problem, companies should recognize it as a signal of untapped demand and redirect that energy into a structured enterprise-wide strategy.
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Elena Alfaro, Harvard Business Review, 14 Apr. 2026
Then, after DeBrusk redirected the puck skyward from the slot for a go-ahead goal, Douglas would exchange blows with Jeffrey Viel.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Curing gerontonomia would require redirecting some public funds from programs aimed at the elderly, such as Social Security, to family benefits, education, and infrastructure.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
The district is recommending Tuesday to change campus organization to address decreases in student enrollment, improve efficiency and redirect resources to campuses that need additional support, structure and attention, according to the meeting agenda.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
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Elena Alfaro, Harvard Business Review, 14 Apr. 2026
Then, after DeBrusk redirected the puck skyward from the slot for a go-ahead goal, Douglas would exchange blows with Jeffrey Viel.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2026
Curing gerontonomia would require redirecting some public funds from programs aimed at the elderly, such as Social Security, to family benefits, education, and infrastructure.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
The district is recommending Tuesday to change campus organization to address decreases in student enrollment, improve efficiency and redirect resources to campuses that need additional support, structure and attention, according to the meeting agenda.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirect
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As Mercury joins Mars in Aries in your 9th house, curiosity turns into action and ideas want movement from you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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What should have been a 30-minute, easy-breezy appointment turned into a two-hour ordeal.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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The public discussion still swings between utopian promise and apocalyptic dread.—
Barry R. Davis,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Denver swung on Alabama’s Que Robinson as a developmental prospect in the fourth round last year on sheer upside, and Capehart could be a similar interior fit in this class.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Over fears that The Glen would divert restaurants and businesses away from the downtown area, trustees moved to require developers to put money into an account that would provide future loans to business owners looking to open up new storefronts in downtown Glenview.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Becerra’s top aide, Sean McCluskie, plead guilty in November to diverting $225,000 from Becerra’s dormant campaign funds and using the money to inflate his salary.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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Martone deflected a point shot from Matvei Michkov, the 21-year-old Russian who navigated an uneven first half of the season only to heat up as the games heightened in importance down the stretch.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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McTavish deflected a shot by Mikael Granlund for his second goal of the night and his 17th of the season.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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Canty is one of the coaches who whips students into shape.—
Terell Bailey,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Johnson whipped out his phone and shared a photo of Maivia with the audience, who applauded at the likeness.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Redirect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirect. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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