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
Alina Müller, on the left side, dropped a pass to Daniela Pejsova for a one-timer from just inside the blue line that was redirected by Schafahl over the stick-side shoulder of goaltender Corinne Schroeder to give the Fleet a 1-0 lead with 7 1/2 minutes left in the first period.
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ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Rather than allowing funds to land first in personal accounts and then be redirected, founders can establish protective vehicles in advance.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Some oil is being redirected, including through a pipeline Saudi Arabia can use to send oil to the Red Sea for export.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Some people showed up at the wrong sites on Tuesday and had to be redirected.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Then, after some dominant play by the Blackhawks, he was tested late — making a terrific frantic kick save of a Barrett Hayton shot that was slowed and redirected by Burakovsky’s stick.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
As this happens, the engine's power is redirected through a conventional jet nozzle at the rear of the nacelle.
—David Szondy
march 09, New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2026
Also at the scene were three HSI agents from a maritime border security task force redirected to conduct immigration enforcement, according to documents.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
With the Ducks in desperation mode, Kreider skillfully redirected Jacob Trouba’s shot from the point for the 21st goal of his first season with Anaheim.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Rather than allowing funds to land first in personal accounts and then be redirected, founders can establish protective vehicles in advance.
—Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
Some oil is being redirected, including through a pipeline Saudi Arabia can use to send oil to the Red Sea for export.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Some people showed up at the wrong sites on Tuesday and had to be redirected.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2026
Then, after some dominant play by the Blackhawks, he was tested late — making a terrific frantic kick save of a Barrett Hayton shot that was slowed and redirected by Burakovsky’s stick.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
As this happens, the engine's power is redirected through a conventional jet nozzle at the rear of the nacelle.
—David Szondy
march 09, New Atlas, 9 Mar. 2026
Also at the scene were three HSI agents from a maritime border security task force redirected to conduct immigration enforcement, according to documents.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
With the Ducks in desperation mode, Kreider skillfully redirected Jacob Trouba’s shot from the point for the 21st goal of his first season with Anaheim.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirected
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Malkin turned around and swung his stick at Dahlin, hitting him in the neck and side of the head.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Roman Anthony had a monster of a homer the other night for Team USA in a World Baseball Classic tune-up, and Ceddanne Rafaela swung the bat well, too, though obviously with him consistency will be key.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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What looked like a Plum showcase during the first half gradually turned into a Mist surge as Stewart began asserting herself on both ends of the floor.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2026
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Besides Heldens and Carpenter, also attached is former Disney Channels Worldwide president/Disney Branded Television president and chief creative officer Gary Marsh, who departed that post in 2021 and turned his attention to producing.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Some flights have been repeatedly diverted.—
Zach Levitt,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The litigation challenges specific budget provisions that diverted more than $1 billion in unclaimed funds to create an Ohio Cultural and Sports Facility Performance Grant Fund and designate $600 million for the Browns as its first grant.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Oil prices whipped from nearly $120 per barrel, their highest since 2022, back toward $90.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices whipped from nearly $120 per barrel, the highest since 2022, back toward $90.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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But the Kings tied it five minutes later when Drew Doughty’s shot from the blue line deflected off the heel of Bruins forward Elias Lindholm and into the net.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Defenseman Niko Mikkola shot from the point, and the shot deflected off Faulk and past Red Wings goalie John Gibson.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Each is a possible candidate to be shifted to the state.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Apple just unveiled a series of new devices and upgrades, but the focus has shifted almost immediately to what lies ahead.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Redirected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirected. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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