Thesaurus results for REDIRECTED

redirected

verb

past tense of redirect

as in swung

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 redirected Russia’s war in Ukraine has brought on new threats, from Ukrainian cyber, drone, and missile attacks on space industry infrastructure to personnel and funding redirected from the Russian space program to support the war effort. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026 Time saved that is never redirected becomes organizational slack, and slack is invisible in financial statements. — Emily Lewis-Pinnell, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The update was the first since Monday, when CENTCOM said 71 ships had been redirected since the blockade went back into place on July 14. — Mark Osborne, CBS News, 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 Traffic from northbound lanes will be redirected to Langford Parkway, and then through the city on I-75/85 north, and back on I-20 west to rejoin I-285. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026 Officials also need to sign off on additional formal steps, such as issuing the bonds and setting the boundaries from which portions of tax revenue would be redirected as economic activity goes up within the area. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 24 Aug. 2026 Southbound riders on Routes 1, 26, 84 and 93 will be redirected to a temporary stop on Watt Avenue near Longview Drive. — Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

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Steinem's version of feminism today is more aligned with Democrats at a time when, at least for now, the country has swung Republican.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
After the Mercedes swung around and law enforcement vehicles surrounded it, the driver stepped out with his hands up — only to swiftly step back inside.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of swung

Verb

Before Buchanan turned his final prayer into a touchdown, Underwood was quite underwhelming (11 of 21, 123 yards, INT, lost fumble).

— Manny Navarro, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
My patients tell me the apps have turned dating into a competitive marketplace marked by quick and easy rejection.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of turned

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Playwright Zimmerman, meanwhile, says the dispute has diverted attention from the subject the production was created to address.

— Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
American Airlines and the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed the plane was diverted to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, where law enforcement took the man into custody.

— Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of diverted

Verb

Cheese foam is a smooth and slightly salty whipped foam topping popular in boba drinks.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Outside a fierce storm lashed down, wind whipped against the wood planks, thunder shook the ground, water streamed through cracks and floated into the shack.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of whipped

Verb

Rompola’s first opportunity to kill the whitetail failed when his arrow was deflected.

— Richard P. Smith, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2026
Mauricio Dubon’s ground ball up the middle was deflected by a diving Betts right to Edman at second base to start an inning-ending double play.

— Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of deflected

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The Cook Political Report recently shifted Texas into its toss-up category, from a race considered to lean Republican.

— Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2026
From their second year onward, the prizes shifted their focus to unusual but authentic research, both in response to criticism and to establish greater credibility.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Aug. 2026

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