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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shunting
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That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026 -
By evening, disruptive Uranus enters Gemini, shifting conversations, decisions, and how information moves through your world.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mulleady said that her floral shop is trying to contain costs by switching import vendors, ordering bulk whenever possible and optimizing delivery routes.—
Pat Maio,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The Clinton School District closed both schools Thursday for cleanup and safety assessments, switching students to remote learning.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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In Wacksman’s view, most people would benefit more from taking unexpected jobs or out-of-wheelhouse projects, rather than tying themselves to a strict, linear career path and never deviating.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Accordingly, the warring factions have competed to depict themselves as the true embodiment of MAGA and paint their rivals as undermining Trump or deviating from his precepts.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Thomas was a second-team All-ACC selection, and he was named the Fiesta Bowl defensive MVP after making five tackles and deflecting two passes.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, Rogan drew criticism after a tense appearance by Von on The Joe Rogan Experience in which Von pushed back on political topics harder than almost any guest had in years — with Rogan, according to observers, deflecting rather than engaging.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Middle East conflict has required diverting key systems from Asia.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
10 Apr. 2026
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State officials have relied on the practice of diverting all hazmat trucks off I-70 and over 11,990-foot Loveland Pass.—
Bruce Finley,
Denver Post,
9 Apr. 2026
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Tibbetts went to high school at Jefferson before transferring to a school in Sioux Falls as a junior.—
Annie Costabile,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Before transferring to Texas A&M, Onyedim was a teammate of Denver’s Eyioma Uwazurike at Iowa State.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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To sharpen this focus, the agency is pausing the orbital Gateway Program, redirecting all resources toward establishing a permanent surface base at the lunar south pole.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Apr. 2026
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Each child who enrolls in Success Academy will draw in state per-pupil dollars with them, redirecting funding away from the district.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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Step back, limit input, and process what’s coming up before moving forward with clearer boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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April 19 guest commentary The recent commentary on the Colorado Connector rail service was supportive of moving ahead.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Shunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shunting. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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