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as in relocated
to change the place or position of
he shifted the vase closer to the wall so that it wouldn't get knocked over
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2
as in moved
to change one's position
she shifted uncomfortably in her seat throughout the interview
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as in changed
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
she watched the aurora in fascination as its colors shifted from green to blue
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as in exchanged
to give up (something) and take something else in return
my brother and I shifted seats just before takeoff so that he could sit by the window
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as in coped
to meet one's day-to-day needs
left the others to shift for themselves
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Recent Examples of shifted
If the robot learns to pick up a bottle in an exact position and the bottle is shifted slightly, a system that only imitates will repeat the original gesture and fail.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
This is one of the missions originally awarded to United Launch Alliance under the NSSL Phase 2 contracts, but shifted to SpaceX after delays in ULA’s Vulcan certification.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
That includes hundreds of millions of dollars in recurring funding that had shifted from the state’s to the city’s responsibility over the years.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Overwhelmingly Latino and long a Democratic stronghold, the county has shifted sharply right in recent statewide races, backing Trump with 59% of its vote.
—Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Manufacturers told Sourcing Journal that many brands have shifted orders to other countries, including India, Vietnam and Cambodia, citing political stability as a key concern, while also demanding tighter margins and shorter, more flexible production runs in Bangladesh.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
The new funding includes $150 million to cover expenses the state used to pay for but has shifted onto the city.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Towards the bottom, the silhouette shifted into a voluminous, feathery finish, creating a striking textural contrast against the airy knit.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
But while the model shifted toward authenticity, the pressure intensified.
—Mina Haque, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
This is one of the missions originally awarded to United Launch Alliance under the NSSL Phase 2 contracts, but shifted to SpaceX after delays in ULA’s Vulcan certification.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
That includes hundreds of millions of dollars in recurring funding that had shifted from the state’s to the city’s responsibility over the years.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Overwhelmingly Latino and long a Democratic stronghold, the county has shifted sharply right in recent statewide races, backing Trump with 59% of its vote.
—Aarón Torres, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
Manufacturers told Sourcing Journal that many brands have shifted orders to other countries, including India, Vietnam and Cambodia, citing political stability as a key concern, while also demanding tighter margins and shorter, more flexible production runs in Bangladesh.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 16 Feb. 2026
The new funding includes $150 million to cover expenses the state used to pay for but has shifted onto the city.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2026
Towards the bottom, the silhouette shifted into a voluminous, feathery finish, creating a striking textural contrast against the airy knit.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026
But while the model shifted toward authenticity, the pressure intensified.
—Mina Haque, Fortune, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shifted
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Administrators with the Fort Worth Independent School District informed families on Wednesday night of the update to the school’s closure, citing structural issues at the district’s nearby Montessori campus that require those students to be relocated to De Zavala’s building.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Feb. 2026
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In late 2023, Talcott relocated from Windsor to downtown Hartford with the insurer noting that its decision was partly based on the amenities the city had to offer.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2026
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Six unmarked police cars were spotted on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk, England, where Mountbatten-Windsor recently moved, according to the Daily Telegraph newspaper.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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The loss on Thursday night moved the Hornets (26-30) from ninth to 10th in the Eastern Conference, on the edge of the play-in tournament if the season ended today.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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A couple from Texas visiting my mom’s church changed everything.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, Earth’s properties have changed dramatically over the course of its inhabited history, and will likely change further as life on our world continues to evolve.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Loons and Austin exchanged goals off corner kicks in the opening 45 minutes.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
22 Feb. 2026
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The files also contain flirtatious emails exchanged between Wasserman and Maxwell in 2003.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Each generation showed small variations, and just like in nature, those that coped the best passed on their characteristics.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Chelsea coped better than many fans had feared in Palmer’s absence.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Kamara was removed from the post late last year, accused by the environment minister of failing to address the encroachment.—
ED DAVEY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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Duplicates in which the same defendants had separate cases before a magistrate judge and a district judge were removed.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Through the scope, a polar bear twitched on the ice, 25 yards in front of me.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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Baby Briana’s arms twitched and legs flopped against cold concrete.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Polls have varied in the primary; an Emerson College poll from mid-January found Talarico up by 9 points, while a late January University of Houston poll found Crockett up by 8 points.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Feb. 2026
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But some of the numbers varied widely.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Shifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shifted. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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