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
Wardrip redirected the conversation to the triple homicide.
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Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Motorists who miss the Vermont ramp will be directed to take 9th street and redirected through Bryant Street, re-entering the freeway at the 5th Street on-ramp.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Berterame had redirected the ball toward Suarez with his head off a Silvetti corner kick.
—Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Son’s cross was redirected into the net by Orlando defender David Brekalo to give LAFC a 1-0 lead in the seventh minute.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
They were quickly redirected by coaches to the corner outfield spots.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Son's cross was redirected into the net by Orlando defender David Brekalo to give LAFC a 1-0 lead in the seventh minute.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Money intended to help offset energy costs and support long-term investments was redirected to plug budget holes.
—Jason Gallion, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
That cash can then be redirected into a high-yield savings account where your money is safe, accessible and offers a somewhat decent return.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Motorists who miss the Vermont ramp will be directed to take 9th street and redirected through Bryant Street, re-entering the freeway at the 5th Street on-ramp.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
Berterame had redirected the ball toward Suarez with his head off a Silvetti corner kick.
—Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Son’s cross was redirected into the net by Orlando defender David Brekalo to give LAFC a 1-0 lead in the seventh minute.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026
They were quickly redirected by coaches to the corner outfield spots.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Son's cross was redirected into the net by Orlando defender David Brekalo to give LAFC a 1-0 lead in the seventh minute.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Money intended to help offset energy costs and support long-term investments was redirected to plug budget holes.
—Jason Gallion, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
That cash can then be redirected into a high-yield savings account where your money is safe, accessible and offers a somewhat decent return.
—Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirected
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Most recently, Verbeek swung a deadline deal for longtime Washington defenseman John Carlson, who has scored 12 points in 13 games during Anaheim’s playoff charge.—
Greg Beacham,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Gold prices have swung between historic highs and lower levels since late 2025, as geopolitical tensions and trade concerns have prompted some investors toward the safe-haven asset.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Wolverines had only three swats against Arizona, but that was a 91-73 win in a game that was supposed to be the best of the tournament but turned into something else.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Entryway closets in the hotel's suites were turned into mini kitchenettes.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Military under severe strain The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) last month diverted a combat battalion from the northern border with Lebanon to the West Bank amid the wartime surge in settler violence.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Midgett crew was diverted from a patrol mission in the region, the Coast Guard said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the Palm Springs North community on Tuesday, the tornado whipped across a lake and a couple of residential blocks, according to weather service meteorologist Ana Torres-Vazquez.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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As the Orion capsule whipped around the back side of the moon Monday, Earth was out of sight — and the crew was unable to communicate to Mission Control for about 40 minutes due to the moon blocking a connection to the Deep Space Network.—
Brendan Byrne,
NPR,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the second period, after Foligno’s tying goal, Tarasenko scored his 23rd goal and seventh in the past 11 games on a backdoor tap-in after Ryan Hartman deflected Jared Spurgeon’s shot.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Zadorov took advantage of some legal interference from McAvoy and fired a puck on net that Geekie deflected home.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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ANALOGr has shifted into a full-service authentication, insurance, and advisory resource for high-value artist estates.—
Lily Moayeri,
SPIN,
6 Apr. 2026
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Curricula gradually shifted toward more varied, active, and creative instructional methods.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Redirected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirected. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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