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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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3
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
Those results were buoyed in part by surging support from young voters and Hispanic voters, who shifted toward the right in 2024 after historically leaning toward the Democrats.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Sherrill, 53, a former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor who was elected to Congress in the Democratic wave of 2018, emerged victorious after a bruising campaign that tested her reputation as a moderate in a state that has shifted towards Republicans in recent years.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Reddin is a retired officer with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office who was first elected in 2021 as one of four candidates that then shifted the board to majority conservative.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
From his very first critique, Flav shifted the unpredictability meter to the max.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
This time, though, the pattern has shifted.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Vargas said the credit union has shifted based on where its customers are located, and like other large businesses in the Sacramento area, SAFE Credit Union has been watching the population grow in outlying parts of the metro area.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The comedian of stoner comedies like Pineapple Express opens up about how the conversation around THC has shifted.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
But when the food arrived, her roommate’s tone shifted once more.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Sherrill, 53, a former Navy helicopter pilot and federal prosecutor who was elected to Congress in the Democratic wave of 2018, emerged victorious after a bruising campaign that tested her reputation as a moderate in a state that has shifted towards Republicans in recent years.
—Nik Popli, Time, 5 Nov. 2025
Reddin is a retired officer with the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office who was first elected in 2021 as one of four candidates that then shifted the board to majority conservative.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
From his very first critique, Flav shifted the unpredictability meter to the max.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2025
This time, though, the pattern has shifted.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2025
Vargas said the credit union has shifted based on where its customers are located, and like other large businesses in the Sacramento area, SAFE Credit Union has been watching the population grow in outlying parts of the metro area.
—Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2025
The comedian of stoner comedies like Pineapple Express opens up about how the conversation around THC has shifted.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Oct. 2025
But when the food arrived, her roommate’s tone shifted once more.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shifted
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The couple relocated to Welders House, their longtime country estate in England, just weeks before the musician’s death in July.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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Morton Salt, which recently relocated its headquarters from Chicago to Overland Park, has snagged the naming rights for the venue, which will be called the Morton Amphitheater.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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They are felt as they are composed, painfully, joyously, cellularly—and they are designed for other biological beings to experience, to connect with, to be animated, provoked and moved by.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Led by quarterback Tony Pike, the Bearcats moved quickly down the field, setting up a first down at Pitt’s 29-yard line with 33 seconds left.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Over time, from edition to edition, the aesthetic of its illustrations changed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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This loss had to be especially tough for the Jayhawks, considering a controversial holding call on KU changed the momentum of the game.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
9 Nov. 2025
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The pain of the US government shutdown deepened Sunday as flight cancellations piled up and politicians exchanged blame over the funding stalemate.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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The color of the aurora depends on which gas is being excited by the electrons and on how much energy is being exchanged, NASA said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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William offered some surprisingly candid answers about everything from his parents' divorce to how his children — Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7 — coped with Kate Middleton's cancer diagnosis.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
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As a teen growing up in an abusive household, Morgan coped daily with physical and emotional harm from her mother.—
Laura Schwab Reese,
The Conversation,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ferguson had served as director since 2019, according to her bio on the school’s website, which has since been removed.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Nov. 2025
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The danger is greatest for those with final deportation orders, as they can be removed immediately once their temporary status expires.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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His eyes twitched in rapid blinks, his lips disappeared as if cold fury were coursing through his body.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her hand twitched from the heat.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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The market reaction to these hyperscalers' reports varied widely this week, and investors appear to have different reasons to be optimistic about each name.—
Alex Harring,Yun Li,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Research on the relationship between acetaminophen and Autism Spectrum Disorder has varied, but many physicians say evidence does not support a causal relationship.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Shifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shifted. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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