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 debate over the development has played out amid a serious downturn in the region’s entertainment industry, with studios shifting film and television production to Georgia, New Mexico and other out-of-state locations.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, the task of mediation was taken up by Qatar and Pakistan, with Pakistan becoming an unlikely host due to a combination of geographic necessity, deft diplomacy, and shifting regional alliances, analysts say.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Definition of shifting
Verb
  • During play, participants are constantly switching between jogging, sprinting and directional changes, which creates cardiovascular conditioning similar to structured interval training.
    — Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 14 July 2026
  • Greller talked Spieth into switching from the 3-wood to a 3-iron.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of switching
Verb
  • The May through July numbers are expected to be the highest of the year, according to the Global Port Tracker, deviating from the traditional peak shipping season that historically lasted from August to October.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • Apple's iPhone 18 is rumored for a Spring 2027 release, deviating from its typical September schedule, alongside a budget 18e model.
    — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of deviating
Verb
  • Maryland’s political class seems all too comfortable deflecting blame onto utility providers.
    — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 8 July 2026
  • Malik Tillman stepped up and coolly scored on the free kick, his shot deflecting into the net off a Belgian player who was jumping as part of a wall.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 July 2026
Definition of deflecting
Verb
  • But hiking defense spending means increasing taxes or diverting resources from other priorities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee released a report this week criticizing the president and Freedom 250, accusing it of diverting funds and misleading sponsors.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Definition of diverting
Verb
  • The Miami native spent one season at USF after transferring there last summer from Division 2 Nova Southeastern University.
    — Hunter DeLauder, AJC.com, 11 July 2026
  • When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026
Definition of transferring
Verb
  • Abruzzo, the county administrator, insisted none of those projects have been put on hold and the county will not be redirecting airport funds to the renaming effort — despite the airport website’s claim about airport revenues funding the effort.
    — Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026
  • After the case was decided in the city’s favor in June, the department again declined to comment, redirecting questions to the city.
    — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of redirecting
Verb
  • Still, as the game wore on to the waning moments, both teams were visibly sapped of energy and moving at a slower pace, including Haaland, who faded late in the game, was subbed out at the 105-minute mark and replaced by Jorgen Strand Larsen.
    — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
  • If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2026
Definition of moving
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