Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shunting
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But this year, the discussions went beyond AI models or which chatbot is better, shifting instead to how enterprises will adopt the technology and what future developments are on the horizon.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2026 -
The job apocalypse may not be here just yet, but the nature of work is already shifting in ways that could be hard to reverse — or even meaningfully predict.—
Anisha Sircar,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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That’s why many nail enthusiasts are switching to at-home mani-pedis — and turning it into a 2026 beauty trend.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Aztecs had been switching the point guard-center ball screens, which put guards on 6-9 bouncy Nevada forward Elijah Price under the basket.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Not deviating from those standards is equally important.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The resolution would authorize the state to redraw its congressional district maps in the middle of the 10-year cycle, deviating from the current practice of redistricting only after the federal census every 10 years.—
Center Square,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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Crosby struck 15 seconds after that, deflecting a pass from the slot into the net.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Based on the previews, however, the obviousness of her selection is going to come up soon, and based on her tenure on RHOBH, Lisa has never been good at deflecting the heat.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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The memory shortage is only expected to worsen this year, as manufacturers continue to focus on the growing memory demands of the AI industry, diverting capacity from electronics manufacturers.—
Matthew Chin,Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
23 Jan. 2026
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The land is surrounded by water, with the Boise River on one side and a stream diverting from the river running along the other.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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Former Lincoln High School running back Roderick Robinson is leaving Georgia after three seasons and transferring to UAB.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Allow For Portable Mortgages The ability of a borrower to keep their current low mortgage rate by transferring it in part or its entirety to a new property certainly appeals to existing homeowners with low rates.—
Chris Gunster,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The company's model allows organizations to extend, protect, and enhance functioning systems without mandatory upgrades, redirecting savings toward strategic priorities rather than following a vendor's timeline.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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He was accused of accepting lavish gifts from contractors — ranging from box seats at sporting events to helicopter trips in the Himalayas — and in exchange redirecting lucrative contracts to their firms.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The world is moving faster and getting less predictable.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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As a search and knowledge management tool, Dash connects to tools, understands your work, and surfaces context and answers to keep projects moving.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Shunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shunting. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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