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
Shot with striking intimacy and scale, the film observes bears that are constantly monitored, photographed, and redirected.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Machado said oil revenues — long a source of corruption — must be redirected to social investment.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Discomfort is redirected into action items.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Based on the city’s track record with past ballot measures and its ongoing budget deficit, Garcia said many Realtors believe the funding will be redirected.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Some claimed hashtags redirected to unrelated content.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
When federal housing dollars are reduced or redirected, local governments and nonprofits are forced into crisis mode.
—Zeynep Portway, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
General Manager John Prusinovski asked for four spots for a valet zone in evening hours, with the cars redirected to a nearby parking lot or structure.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
Machado said oil revenues — long a source of corruption — must be redirected to social investment.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2026
Discomfort is redirected into action items.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Based on the city’s track record with past ballot measures and its ongoing budget deficit, Garcia said many Realtors believe the funding will be redirected.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Some claimed hashtags redirected to unrelated content.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
As the body conserves heat, circulation may be redirected toward vital organs, reducing blood flow to joints in the extremities.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
When federal housing dollars are reduced or redirected, local governments and nonprofits are forced into crisis mode.
—Zeynep Portway, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
General Manager John Prusinovski asked for four spots for a valet zone in evening hours, with the cars redirected to a nearby parking lot or structure.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirected
Verb
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The door swung open on the second ring, and I was quickly ushered inside.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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But then Goetz swung back around, assumed a combat stance, and began firing.—
Heather Ann Thompson,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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For everyone other than the Hoosiers and Hurricanes, the page had been turned along with the calendar.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The innocent girl turned jaded seductress, peeling off her sheer black lingerie to pose for the camera.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Delta Airlines confirmed to CBS News that a flight had an engine issue, and a handful of flights that were scheduled to arrive at DTW were diverted to other airports.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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No injuries were reported, but 114 was closed and traffic was being diverted to Texas 121 south and Texas 360 south.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In an unlit room, the children are whipped and verbally chastized.—
Blake Simons,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2026
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Mountains of snow accumulated in drifts, whipped by winds of 50 mph or more.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Danault snapped it right back to Kaiden Guhle at the blue line and as a mass of humanity formed in front of the Vegas net, Guhle attempted a shot that quickly deflected back toward the Canadiens’ zone.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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When police arrived, Kevin Castiglia confronted them, armed with two knives — including one that was stained with blood — and deflected their attempts to use a Taser to subdue him, according to the DA.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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With the postponement, the NBA shifted the game to Sunday and the Timberwolves and Warriors played each other on back-to-back nights, as the second game was played on Monday as regularly scheduled.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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As the night unfolded, the atmosphere shifted from elegant to electric.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Redirected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirected. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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