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
If a legal order redirects part of those earnings elsewhere, your paycheck can shrink, quietly but significantly, and in some cases, without much warning.
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Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Where artists like Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby pushed the instrument inventively into mostly instrumental jazz, Davis redirects it toward a more singer-songwriterly inwardness.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Based on its category classification, the robot knows its physical limits, which prevents it from crashing and dynamically redirects the movement to safely slide or traverse along the edge of the singularity boundary.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
As spotted by Microsoft API tracker RedPhx on X, and first reported by Windows Central, the website used to tease the upcoming Xbox mobile game store now redirects to a 404 page.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
The relief comes from the Climate Credit under Cap-and-Invest, the state’s flagship climate program that redirects revenue the state earns from selling greenhouse gas pollution permits to businesses back to ratepayers — distributing electric credits twice a year and natural gas credits once a year.
—Chaewon Chung
april 16, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The rupture comes when one of the younger siblings quietly redirects funds to support the pro-Palestinian encampment at Columbia University.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
In that way, it could be seen as part of a broader rebranding strategy as the agency redirects away from vaccine efforts and toward a less contentious agenda on healthy food ahead of November’s midterm elections.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
American Patriot air-defense missiles have been moved from Europe toward the Middle East as Washington redirects resources to its war on Iran.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
Where artists like Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby pushed the instrument inventively into mostly instrumental jazz, Davis redirects it toward a more singer-songwriterly inwardness.
—Emma Madden, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Based on its category classification, the robot knows its physical limits, which prevents it from crashing and dynamically redirects the movement to safely slide or traverse along the edge of the singularity boundary.
—Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 Apr. 2026
As spotted by Microsoft API tracker RedPhx on X, and first reported by Windows Central, the website used to tease the upcoming Xbox mobile game store now redirects to a 404 page.
—James Peckham, PC Magazine, 22 Apr. 2026
The relief comes from the Climate Credit under Cap-and-Invest, the state’s flagship climate program that redirects revenue the state earns from selling greenhouse gas pollution permits to businesses back to ratepayers — distributing electric credits twice a year and natural gas credits once a year.
—Chaewon Chung
april 16, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
The rupture comes when one of the younger siblings quietly redirects funds to support the pro-Palestinian encampment at Columbia University.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
In that way, it could be seen as part of a broader rebranding strategy as the agency redirects away from vaccine efforts and toward a less contentious agenda on healthy food ahead of November’s midterm elections.
—Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
American Patriot air-defense missiles have been moved from Europe toward the Middle East as Washington redirects resources to its war on Iran.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirects
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Another turns downtown into Taste of Black Harrisburg, with food vendors, live mural painting, music, comedy, and chef demonstrations taking over the block.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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The device turns virtually any liquid into a frosty drink within 20 to 30 minutes — with a couple of exceptions.—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Anything less, though, swings the door open for Spurs to clinch survival at Stamford Bridge.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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When Kenobi surrenders and Vader swings his blade through Kenobi’s chest, Kenobi disappears.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
4 May 2026
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Using proprietary technology, such as its allocation engine, Debrand facilitates the management of unsellable inventory and returns—something the Canadian hub said diverts textile waste from landfills and promotes circularity in the fashion industry, as evidenced by the brand case studies.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Both charming decoration and functional solution, the rain chain diverts rainwater from the roof and gutters, transforming it into a beautiful water feature.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Apr. 2026
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Rue questions the nature of Jules’s relationship, but Jules deflects.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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Christian therapists now widely condemn this as spiritual gaslighting that deflects accountability and compounds trauma.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nikki Glaser whips out her silver sparkly bag for the Night of Too Many Stars event presented by Netflix Is a Joke in Los Angeles on May 7.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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The ride travels on an elliptical track and whips riders around bends.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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“Redirects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirects. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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