shunting

verb

present participle of shunt
as in shifting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shunting
  1. shifting
  2. switching
  3. deviating
  4. deflecting
  5. diverting
  6. transferring
  7. redirecting
  8. moving
Verb
  • The audience — all Christians themselves — darted worried looks to one another, shifting uncomfortably in their seats.
    — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • And with looming questions about tariffs, labor markets, and shifting political conditions, many companies are treating automation as a long-term hedge against uncertainty, not a one-time upgrade.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026
Definition of shifting
Verb
  • The Crown released six references with PNDs throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s, switching up bezels from metal to acrylic, swapping between screw-down and pump-style pushers, updating movements, and tweaking that famous face.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 20 July 2026
  • Another might begin dinner with a cocktail before switching to a zero-proof pairing.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of switching
Verb
  • And with no hikes priced in by markets, deviating from this strategy seems unlikely.
    — Sean Conlon,Chloe Taylor,Justina Lee,Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 22 July 2026
  • Subaru redesigns its midsize SUV without deviating from winning formula.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of deviating
Verb
  • If praise arrives, accept it instead of deflecting, then point to the next milestone.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
  • The ensuing chaos led to Abduvohid Nematov deflecting the ball into his own net.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of deflecting
Verb
  • By still spending so much on conventional manned equipment, the United States and many other countries are diverting funds from more efficient systems.
    — Phillips Payson O’Brien, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026
  • Abu Dhabi and Riyadh have ramped exports through those pipelines, diverting millions of barrels per day around Hormuz.
    — Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Definition of diverting
Verb
  • The school felt he was obligated to honor that deal, which prompted a lawsuit in order that attempted to bar him from transferring.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • The $250 million the state is transferring into the fiscal year 2027 budget represents the starting point for state revenue in the new fiscal year.
    — Clark Corbin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026
Definition of transferring
Verb
  • Some advocates have proposed eliminating many fines and fees altogether, or redirecting the revenue toward communities most affected by criminal justice involvement.
    — Brian Lawton, The Conversation, 22 July 2026
  • This is more than a lack of transparency; the Pentagon is taking away the ability to query actual human beings, instead redirecting journalists to an online source that is itself an obstacle to getting timely and accurate facts.
    — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
Definition of redirecting
Verb
  • Regena and Frankie Felix went to the hospital ready for the birth of their child, but they were sent home by staff who felt Regena’s labor wasn’t moving along fast enough on Monday, July 13, Fox 10 reported.
    — Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
  • Consider Updating Your Plumbing Just like with lighting, switches, and outlets, many kitchen renovators plan on adding or moving plumbing lines for appliances, pot fillers, and more.
    — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
Definition of moving
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