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
The TikTok tactic appears to work by interrupting a child’s emotional escalation with confusion or curiosity—essentially redirecting attention.
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Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
So, in the meantime, the president's redirecting existing funding to pay TSA agents.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Blue Origin, the spaceflight company founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, intends to deploy its cutting-edge Blue Ring spacecraft to use multiple techniques intercept, deflect or even crash into an asteroid with the goal of redirecting its trajectory away from Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Zelenskyy’s trip comes as the Pentagon was weighing redirecting the equipment and weapons intended for Ukraine to the Middle East, according to The Washington Post, as the conflict with Iran strains existing American munitions stockpiles.
—Anniek Bao,sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
One of the most actionable strategies involves redirecting how your current 401(k) contributions are structured.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Officials are increasingly redirecting their Telegram audiences there, with one regional governor alerting Ukrainian drone attacks only on MAX.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Visiting the real account settings page prevents attackers from redirecting you to a fake site.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
But the teacher nips the conversation in the bud, redirecting everyone’s attention to the lesson of the day.
—Boaz Dvir, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2026
Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
So, in the meantime, the president's redirecting existing funding to pay TSA agents.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
Blue Origin, the spaceflight company founded by Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos, intends to deploy its cutting-edge Blue Ring spacecraft to use multiple techniques intercept, deflect or even crash into an asteroid with the goal of redirecting its trajectory away from Earth.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Zelenskyy’s trip comes as the Pentagon was weighing redirecting the equipment and weapons intended for Ukraine to the Middle East, according to The Washington Post, as the conflict with Iran strains existing American munitions stockpiles.
—Anniek Bao,sam Meredith, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
One of the most actionable strategies involves redirecting how your current 401(k) contributions are structured.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Officials are increasingly redirecting their Telegram audiences there, with one regional governor alerting Ukrainian drone attacks only on MAX.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Visiting the real account settings page prevents attackers from redirecting you to a fake site.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Mar. 2026
But the teacher nips the conversation in the bud, redirecting everyone’s attention to the lesson of the day.
—Boaz Dvir, The Conversation, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirecting
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The Royals’ offense had its early-season frustrations a year ago before turning it on after the All-Star break — albeit too late to make a playoff run.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Others were forced to choose between food, medicine and warmth, with some turning their thermostats down to 60 degrees and bundling up or coming out of retirement to take part-time jobs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Iran war is currently a top priority for the United States and risks diverting resources that Kyiv needs, such as air defense systems, while providing Russia with windfall profits through high energy prices.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Prosecutors said the scheme netted Smith more than $8 million by diverting royalty payments away from legitimate artists.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The famously-shy sophomore obliged, several of her teammates whipping out their phones to record the big moment.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Supergirl trailer shows him hootin' and hollerin' while doing donuts on his cycle and whipping his chain weapon around a horde of assailants.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
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His shot missed, deflecting glass onto Long Khac Nguyen’s face and setting him off on an immediate rampage, shooting several hostages, three fatally.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The bearded blueliner has skated through the bumps and bruises that come with delivering checks and deflecting slap shots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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According to Nicole Wegman of Ring Concierge, trends are shifting toward bold bands, distinctive settings, dual-band designs, and colorful gemstones that add personality and a modern twist.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The education ministry will issue guidelines for schools starting Sunday, with options such as adjusting timetables and shifting to online classes being considered.—
Max Burman,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Redirecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirecting. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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