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 The Rooted in Purpose program provides some insights in how funding might be redirected to achieve the goals of refuge reform. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2026 Thanks to budget neutrality, CMS would simply redirect the reduction in 340B drug payments into higher payments for hospitals’ non-drug outpatient services. — Ted Okon, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026 Since 2025 the government has sought to redirect grant money toward artificial intelligence, technology, and nuclear energy and has reduced funding for climate, health and social science projects. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 3 Nov. 2026 Advertisement Gallant decided to use the photograph release in his favor, and redirected publicity around the scandal back to his campaign promises. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redirect

Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirect

Verb

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a wearable technology that turns the forearm into a trackpad, allowing smartwatch users to scroll, zoom and click without touching the device’s tiny screen.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
The House on Tuesday turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, halting an effort to remove the Pentagon chief for his conduct in office and his handling of the war in Iran.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 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

Irish airline Aer Lingus diverted its Dublin to Rome flight on Thursday morning following a hoax bomb threat.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
But in a real Earth-threatening scenario, even such a tiny shift could help divert an asteroid on a collision course — as long as scientists get enough advance warning of its approach.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of divert

Verb

Upon review, referee Scott Foster said the ball was deflected before the block/charge contact.

— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026
El Camino Real sophomore Annabelle Beardsley jumped, deflected a pass from junior Nina Ramirez but rolled her ankle in the process.

— Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 11 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