sidetracked

verb

past tense of sidetrack
as in deviated

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sidetracked
  1. deviated
  2. averted
  3. diverted
  4. shifted
  5. deflected
  6. moved
  7. redirected
  8. swerved
Verb
  • These records deviated from Deerhunter’s shoegaze and krautrock leanings, placing a greater emphasis on sampling and wall-of-sound pop.
    — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026
  • But over time, due to a variety of systems issues with obtaining certain medications, the lethal injection protocol has deviated from the standard devised by Chapman.
    — M. Sara Rosenthal, STAT, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of deviated
Verb
  • But that crisis was averted on Sunday, as Hafley and the Dolphins picked up their first win of the 2026 NFL season against the New York Jets, 28-25, at MetLife Stadium.
    — Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • However, what could have been a potentially embarrassing crisis was averted, as Kate was later filmed standing up without any issues with her gown.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of averted
Verb
  • State police said traffic was diverted at Exit 46 while investigators processed the scene.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Several speakers noted that while fish species are declining dramatically, about 80% of the water that’s diverted and pumped in California is used for agriculture, and vast quantities of almonds and pistachios are being shipped overseas.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of diverted
Verb
  • Election forecaster Cook Political Report shifted Ohio’s gubernatorial race toward Democratic candidate Amy Acton on Friday after a week of backlash over an ad Republican Vivek Ramaswamy ran featuring her estranged mother.
    — Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The risk shifted to Utah's southeast, where streams ran fast and high.
    — MEAD GRUVER, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of shifted
Verb
  • Roberts went up high for a header, off a corner kick played in by Werner, that deflected off the crossbar into the net to open the scoring in the 15th minute.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Tkachuk deflected Seth Jones’ shot from the point just five seconds into the man advantage.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of deflected
Verb
  • In the aftermath, Blue Origin has moved with uncharacteristic speed to repair its launch pad to get New Glenn flying again, while investing $3 billion in Florida facilities to support a much higher launch cadence.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Kelce also moved past Marvin Harrison and Cris Carter on the all-time receptions list.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of moved
Verb
  • The family was redirected to Journey Church, where authorities sent everyone to be reunited with their children.
    — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The baseline, above which revenue will be redirected, is not yet known.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of redirected
Verb
  • The couple swerved to miss the other driver, then hit a parked car.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Police say a black Honda pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Huron River and was preparing to turn left onto Stefano when a semi truck behind it swerved to the right and clipped the Honda truck, pushing it into oncoming traffic.
    — DeJanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of swerved
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