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
Energy once spent on anxiety or second-guessing can now be redirected toward innovation and problem-solving.
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Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That led to a dinner date, which soon redirected to Ansari’s Tribeca loft.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The report noted that these funds would need to be redirected.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Traffic was redirected to exit 131, with drivers able to get back on the interstate at the Watterson or Preston Highway on ramps, Mitchell said.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
To make the lake, the mountain rivers were redirected, covering up dozens of houses, camps, and towns.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Change the goal, and the loops that currently amplify stress can be redirected to reinforce resilience.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Finally, some have argued that TDT revenue should be redirected to address social needs such as affordable housing or wages.
—Ed Gilbert, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Tommy Fleetwood’s birdie on Sunday rolled in only after a stray fly redirected its path, a moment that drew more laughter than disbelief.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Scott Hutcheson, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
That led to a dinner date, which soon redirected to Ansari’s Tribeca loft.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The report noted that these funds would need to be redirected.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Traffic was redirected to exit 131, with drivers able to get back on the interstate at the Watterson or Preston Highway on ramps, Mitchell said.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 28 Aug. 2025
To make the lake, the mountain rivers were redirected, covering up dozens of houses, camps, and towns.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
Change the goal, and the loops that currently amplify stress can be redirected to reinforce resilience.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2025
Finally, some have argued that TDT revenue should be redirected to address social needs such as affordable housing or wages.
—Ed Gilbert, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Tommy Fleetwood’s birdie on Sunday rolled in only after a stray fly redirected its path, a moment that drew more laughter than disbelief.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirected
Verb
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Williams won nine and swung freely.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images The Lions swung a trade to acquire Smith from the Cleveland Browns before the trade deadline last year.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Valverde turned 27 in July and is now in his eighth season with Madrid’s first team since joining from Penarol in his Uruguayan homeland for €5million as an 18-year-old in summer 2016.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Valdez turned his back to the plate and paused as Salazar and Volpe stared at him.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The incident caused a lengthy closure of southbound lanes of I-15 as the shooting was investigated, with vehicles initially being diverted to SR-163 on Friday evening.—
Karen Kucher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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While the process looks different today, and much is diverted to more modern structures like shopping malls, water diversion in places such as Maui used to be laid out naturally flowing from the mountains to the ocean in land division called ahupuaʻa.—
Jessica Rendall,
Space.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The actress whipped out some ballerina dance moves to ensure each pair was still comfortable enough for any and all activities.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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This mordant delight — about two young men who befriend one another in a support group for people who’ve lost a twin — whipped the Eccles theater into a frenzy with its cuttingly dark laughs and unexpected plot twists.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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Asked about Trump’s attempt to remove her, senators mostly deflected Tuesday by citing her pending lawsuit or questioning why Cook hadn’t more adamantly defended her innocence.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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When Segura and Smolyakov caught Dreyer, the Dane stopped, took two long touches to his left and fired a 9-yard shot that deflected into the goal.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
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However, as the need to help animals without loving homes became increasingly apparent, the team's mission shifted towards establishing a nonprofit that would provide shelter, medical care, and love to animals who need it most.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The betting line has shifted for the UFC 322 co-main event.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Redirected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirected. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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