as in to turn
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 redirect
The company has since redirected its manufacturing to countries like Vietnam, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka, where tariff rates are significantly lower than in China.
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Essence, 9 June 2025
The budgetary pressures caused by $20.5 million in player compensation will cause schools to redirect all available cash.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
The latest tariff news could see steel redirected to other markets such as Europe, Spoores said, putting downward pressure on prices.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 2 June 2025
These later-life expenses can turn what was once considered a predictable inheritance into a financial safety net redirected to the daily demands of living longer.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Essence, 9 June 2025
The budgetary pressures caused by $20.5 million in player compensation will cause schools to redirect all available cash.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 June 2025
The latest tariff news could see steel redirected to other markets such as Europe, Spoores said, putting downward pressure on prices.
—Jenni Reid, CNBC, 2 June 2025
These later-life expenses can turn what was once considered a predictable inheritance into a financial safety net redirected to the daily demands of living longer.
—Joseph Coughlin, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirect
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And proves once again that Southerners can turn almost anything into a dip.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
22 June 2025
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Jobe Bellingham’s inevitable departure has opened a hole in a midfield which already needed reinforcing, even as Enzo Le Fee’s loan deal turned permanent on promotion.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The next step, Thomson said, is to get Harper outside Friday to throw more and swing off a tee.—
Charlotte Varnes,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Telfar bags swung next to kente cloth wraps, and authors like Clarence Haynes signed copies of his new novel, The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, as lines snaked through the crowds.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 June 2025
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Severe weather conditions in the area led to ground stops and flights being diverted at the airport on Friday.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
28 June 2025
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Sharing surplus meals through community apps like Too Good To Go helps to address food insecurity while diverting food from landfills.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The Argentine forward couldn’t believe his luck when Jhon Arias’ deflected cross dropped to him in the six-yard box.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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In the sixth, down 2-1, Ward led off the bottom half with a double, on a ground ball deflected by a diving attempt by Nationals third baseman Brady House.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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The San Diego native whipped a low cross into the box, which both Adriana Leon and Ascanio narrowly missed.—
Fernando Ramirez,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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Chelsea took the lead on 13 minutes when Neto raced away from deep inside the Flamengo half and opened his body before whipping the ball past Agustin Rossi.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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“Redirect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirect. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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