as in turning
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 redirecting
Microsoft is redirecting engineers to urgently fix Windows 11’s performance and reliability issues, aiming to halt the operating system’s death by a thousand cuts.
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Tom Warren, The Verge, 29 Jan. 2026
The company's model allows organizations to extend, protect, and enhance functioning systems without mandatory upgrades, redirecting savings toward strategic priorities rather than following a vendor's timeline.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
He was accused of accepting lavish gifts from contractors — ranging from box seats at sporting events to helicopter trips in the Himalayas — and in exchange redirecting lucrative contracts to their firms.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Martinez said the goal is about more than simply getting rid of one agency or redirecting its duties to another.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Rather than adding a tax, the stadium STAR bonds change where state sales tax dollars go — redirecting sales tax money that would otherwise go to the state’s general fund to pay for highways, schools and other services to instead pay off the stadium project’s debt and retire the bonds.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
This shift is being steered by former industry leaders who are redirecting their energies toward building enduring public systems.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Later in the year, the Nodes of Destiny will shift in July, redirecting our collective storyline.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Under Obamacare, both states were able to expand Medicaid to include more low-income residents, alleviating counties of patient loads and redirecting much of their funding for the patchwork of local programs that provided bare-bones services.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Tom Warren, The Verge, 29 Jan. 2026
The company's model allows organizations to extend, protect, and enhance functioning systems without mandatory upgrades, redirecting savings toward strategic priorities rather than following a vendor's timeline.
—CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
He was accused of accepting lavish gifts from contractors — ranging from box seats at sporting events to helicopter trips in the Himalayas — and in exchange redirecting lucrative contracts to their firms.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Martinez said the goal is about more than simply getting rid of one agency or redirecting its duties to another.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2026
Rather than adding a tax, the stadium STAR bonds change where state sales tax dollars go — redirecting sales tax money that would otherwise go to the state’s general fund to pay for highways, schools and other services to instead pay off the stadium project’s debt and retire the bonds.
—Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2026
This shift is being steered by former industry leaders who are redirecting their energies toward building enduring public systems.
—William Jones, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
Later in the year, the Nodes of Destiny will shift in July, redirecting our collective storyline.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Under Obamacare, both states were able to expand Medicaid to include more low-income residents, alleviating counties of patient loads and redirecting much of their funding for the patchwork of local programs that provided bare-bones services.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirecting
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All lighting on the Chief Vintage is LED, and the adaptive headlight can peek into corners while turning.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Google is rolling out major updates to Gemini in Chrome, turning the browser into an AI-powered assistant designed to help users multitask, browse faster, and complete complex online tasks with less effort.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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States have also faced pressure from those who believe support of this program could inhibit public schools by diverting funds.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
30 Jan. 2026
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For many animals, making offspring means eating more, moving less and/or diverting energy away from growth and survival.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Doncic played a role in both clutch shots, first whipping a one-handed pass behind his back across the court to Gabe Vincent, who shoveled the ball with one hand to Hachimura.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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Would the place that had been home for months withstand the whipping winds?—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
27 Jan. 2026
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Eclipses across your astrological axis (Virgo-Pisces) activate themes of independence versus commitment, asking you to honor your devotions without deflecting.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Crosby struck 15 seconds after that, deflecting a pass from the slot into the net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Brazil has gained on both commodity strength and shifting political expectations.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The shifting tectonic plates at both firms reflect a broader transformation in asset management.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Redirecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirecting. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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