Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sidetracked
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The square toe deviated from the quintessential round toe the Chanel cap-toe slingback is associated with, while the strap design played with cutouts and doubled around the ankle.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
9 June 2026 -
Rivals just deviated from Jilly Cooper's novels by killing off a major character in a mid-season twist.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 June 2026
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Luckily for Vegas, Carter Harter stopped Jarvis’ backhand, but the threat wasn’t averted just yet.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2026
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Durbin averted the shutout with his first solo shot to lead off the eighth, his second home run of the season and his first that didn’t come off a position player.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Most people choose to fly into Aspen airport, but that too can be hit or miss, with flights often being canceled and diverted due to weather conditions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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This past season the team diverted 217,000 pounds of trash from ending up in landfills.—
Carlton Gillespie,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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The focus then shifted to her head.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The dynamic shifted in April 2025 after voters brought in newcomer Commissioner Richard Lara, and Kirk Menendez lost against Lago for mayor.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Anthony Gordon played a low pass into the box, and Rice’s shot was deflected past Costa Rica goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira for a 1-0 lead.—
Kyle Foley,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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After Brunson missed a shot with about 17 seconds remaining, the Spurs deflected the ball down court to De’Aaron Fox, who picked it up near San Antonio’s basket with the Spurs ahead 106-105 with less than 13 seconds left.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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As many agencies have limited how noncitizens can qualify for programs — like housing subsidies or commercial trucking licenses — the SBA moved to do the same.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
12 June 2026
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Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, the cultural architect moved to Chicago to attend graduate school and receive a degree in computational sociology.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Kakha doesn't sell to Russia — but has heard his wines end up there anyway, purchased somewhere along the supply chain and redirected without his knowledge.—
Michelle Williams,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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The law, passed two years ago by state legislators, now requires children under 13 who are considered delinquent, or who have broken a state law, be redirected to social services.—
Ashley Grams,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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After Persepolis, Satrapi swerved in another direction with Embroideries, which was named after (and partially about) a cosmetic procedure for vaginal tightening.—
Hillary Chute,
The Atlantic,
9 June 2026
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Clement swerved to his right to avoid Henderson’s tag with the infielder throwing to first, thinking that the runner would be called out for being out of the baseline.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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“Sidetracked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidetracked. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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