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
Verb
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The waterfall was acquired by Mount Angel Abbey in 1908 and transferred to The Abbey Foundation of Oregon, a nonprofit that supports the abbey, in 2002, according to Amanda Staggenborg, the foundation’s communications director.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Senior guard Kyra Gardner transferred from Washington State and earned Big Sky Newcomer of the Year.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some flights have been repeatedly diverted.—
Zach Levitt,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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The litigation challenges specific budget provisions that diverted more than $1 billion in unclaimed funds to create an Ohio Cultural and Sports Facility Performance Grant Fund and designate $600 million for the Browns as its first grant.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 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
Verb
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But the Kings tied it five minutes later when Drew Doughty’s shot from the blue line deflected off the heel of Bruins forward Elias Lindholm and into the net.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Defenseman Niko Mikkola shot from the point, and the shot deflected off Faulk and past Red Wings goalie John Gibson.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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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Alina Müller, on the left side, dropped a pass to Daniela Pejsova for a one-timer from just inside the blue line that was redirected by Schafahl over the stick-side shoulder of goaltender Corinne Schroeder to give the Fleet a 1-0 lead with 7 1/2 minutes left in the first period.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Rather than allowing funds to land first in personal accounts and then be redirected, founders can establish protective vehicles in advance.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The win moved the Kings into the final wild-card playoff spot in the Western Conference.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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Late last year, Arthurell moved into an existing foster home in Sydney, where two children were already living under the care of an elderly woman, 2GB reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Shunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shunted. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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