as in turns
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 redirects
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth redirects military education toward Christian colleges like Liberty University and conservative state schools instead.
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Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Instead of relying on heavy, mechanically complex actuators like those found on fighters such as the F-35B or Russia’s Su-37, the new system reshapes and redirects engine exhaust using purely aerodynamic surfaces.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
One hack for a small space in need of division is the Japanese noren—a room divider made from cloth that redirects the flow of a space by creating, in effect, a partition wall.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
The bill also redirects $879 million in electric vehicle charging network funds approved under then-President Joe Biden to other infrastructure priorities, and cuts $928 million in high-speed rail grants.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
This system provides an additional layer of protection between the wearer’s head and the shell of the helmet that redirects that angular, rotational movement away from the head.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
The cuts come as Meta redirects resources to AI, but the company isn’t entirely giving up on VR.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Eco effort Sustainability is a major consideration here, with all electricity obtained from renewable sources, a recycling service that redirects 80 per cent of waste from landfill and an air-conditioning system specially chosen for its energy efficiency.
—Cassie Doney, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Building a real community The North Node’s move into Aquarius (July 26) collectively redirects us toward collaboration, community and shared progress.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Collin Binkley, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Instead of relying on heavy, mechanically complex actuators like those found on fighters such as the F-35B or Russia’s Su-37, the new system reshapes and redirects engine exhaust using purely aerodynamic surfaces.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
One hack for a small space in need of division is the Japanese noren—a room divider made from cloth that redirects the flow of a space by creating, in effect, a partition wall.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
The bill also redirects $879 million in electric vehicle charging network funds approved under then-President Joe Biden to other infrastructure priorities, and cuts $928 million in high-speed rail grants.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
This system provides an additional layer of protection between the wearer’s head and the shell of the helmet that redirects that angular, rotational movement away from the head.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
The cuts come as Meta redirects resources to AI, but the company isn’t entirely giving up on VR.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Eco effort Sustainability is a major consideration here, with all electricity obtained from renewable sources, a recycling service that redirects 80 per cent of waste from landfill and an air-conditioning system specially chosen for its energy efficiency.
—Cassie Doney, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Building a real community The North Node’s move into Aquarius (July 26) collectively redirects us toward collaboration, community and shared progress.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirects
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If the world turns its back on eliminating these diseases, millions of people will be hurt by the boulder rolling back down.—
Philip Budge,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the fall, the foliage turns bright yellow, adding an extra boost of color as the growing season comes to an end.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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The next big weather maker swings through the area on Tuesday, causing the chance of severe weather.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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While the materiality swings largely, from resin to beech, the consistency of the tones gives an orderly look to the home which is very important for small spaces.—
Giada Storelli,
Architectural Digest,
7 Mar. 2026
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Energy infrastructure under attack threatens global supplies as shipping diverts from critical trade routes, potentially sparking economic shocks worldwide and reshaping energy markets.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Other recommendations included repealing any crime-free nuisance ordinances around housing, establishing an Office of Immigrant and Refugee Rights and creating a program that diverts young people away from the justice system.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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Yas deflects her concerns as naivete.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Attorney General of the United States deflects and denies.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2026
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When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Benbrook whips Diamond Hill-Jarvis Benbrook stayed on pace for a playoff berth in District 8-4A as the Lady Bobcats thumped Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis 55-7.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Redirects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirects. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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