as in to turn
to change the course or direction of (something)
upon hearing the noise, he redirected his gaze to the window
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Recent Examples of redirect
With disinflation in progress, traders seem to be redirecting their attention to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s economic policies.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
But as swamped as Gunn was with Superman and various other tasks, Lorey is grateful that the filmmaker and studio co-chair was still able to be hands-on with Creature Commandos, versus redirecting him to other parties.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
If these measures don't help, a procedure called varicocele embolization can redirect blood flow around the obstruction by sealing off blood vessels with heat or a sclerosing agent.
—Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
Ukraine is actively redirecting Russian explosive drones back toward Russia and Belarus by confusing their navigation systems, according to a new report, as Moscow hammers Ukraine with large-scale kamikaze uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and missile strikes.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
But as swamped as Gunn was with Superman and various other tasks, Lorey is grateful that the filmmaker and studio co-chair was still able to be hands-on with Creature Commandos, versus redirecting him to other parties.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
If these measures don't help, a procedure called varicocele embolization can redirect blood flow around the obstruction by sealing off blood vessels with heat or a sclerosing agent.
—Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
Ukraine is actively redirecting Russian explosive drones back toward Russia and Belarus by confusing their navigation systems, according to a new report, as Moscow hammers Ukraine with large-scale kamikaze uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and missile strikes.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirect
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But the celebration turned gruesome this autumn when one of the male contestants killed a female contestant.Ayana Archie, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Figure out how to turn it into a monthly package that clients are keen to commit to.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Broncos at that point had swung and missed at every bullet point of the game plan.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Miragaia likely swung its tail to drive off predators, and perhaps cause rivals to back down, rather than trying to strike potential threats.Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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Bauman offered an amendment that would have diverted the funding to street reconstruction and paving projects, and a city fund that helps first-time homebuyers with down payments. Dimitrijevic, whose district includes the dock site, supported the dock funding.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Georgia’s government in November diverted $100 million that had been set aside for construction projects or paying off existing debt to fund emergency loans to farmers and cleanup in Helene’s aftermath.Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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The pass, however, was deflected and fell incomplete, and the 49ers settled for a field goal.Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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But instead of engaging, Contessa deflects, pointing to her own unresolved issues with Simone.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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The stars reside within the S-cluster, a group of high-speed stellar bodies that whip around Sgr A* under its immense gravitational pull.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Gently fold 1 cup of the whipped topping into the thickened peanut butter mixture, just until combined; set aside.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Redirect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirect. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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