Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shunted
Verb
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During the acceptance speech for Two People Exchanging Saliva, an awkward moment occurred when the microphone started to descend and the camera shifted to host Conan O'Brien, who was still waiting for the speeches to end.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026 -
However, the administration’s legal strategy has shifted several times in recent weeks, creating a web of confusion and uncertainty about the fate of the law firms’ executive order legal challenge.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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He's often seen joking with or getting tips from players such as Hacopian, the star second baseman who transferred in this offseason.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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The two hundred and fifty people in residence at Bellevue would be transferred to other shelters this month, and men’s intake would move to a shelter on East Third Street—the same site where it was situated decades ago, before Bellevue took over.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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Between late April 2025 and mid-May 2025 alone, at least $510 million worth of Supermicro's servers assembled in the United States, were diverted to China, according to the indictment.—
Aaron Katersky,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Europe is particularly attuned to how the conflict has diverted the White House’s attention from Russia’s war in Ukraine.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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But during the first week of the Iran war, Hegseth’s press briefings deviated from the measured tone expected from high-ranking military officials.—
Casey Ryan Kelly,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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The nearly 16 ½-hour flight that Mikhaell, Patel, and others were on from Dubai to Chicago deviated from its normal route to avoid the ongoing war.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Garland gave Columbus a 2-1 lead with 59 seconds remaining when his centering attempt deflected in off a defender.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Throughout the campaign, Conyears-Ervin deflected from her controversies by framing herself as a scrappy politician who is the right candidate to defend the district’s most vulnerable residents.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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After dribbling between his legs, Mark switched up and leaned to his right and let loose with a dagger jumper from 20 feet out.—
Cedric Golden,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said Eric Richins discovered the change and switched the beneficiary back to his business partner.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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More than 15 voters within the span of a half hour were redirected from the Orland Township Hall to the civic center because their voting address had changed.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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Adams said there is no way to confirm how many voters were redirected to other polling sites on March 3, or how many gave up in frustration.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Extreme thoughtfulness went into the property built on the site of a former prominent elementary school, with some of its sakura (cherry blossom) and Japanese maple trees now waving in the breeze after being carefully moved pre-construction and replanted upon completion.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Horne, 68, moved into a brand new house in the Willow Bend area less than a year ago.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Shunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shunted. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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