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as in relocated
to change the place or position of
he shifted the vase closer to the wall so that it wouldn't get knocked over
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as in moved
to change one's position
she shifted uncomfortably in her seat throughout the interview
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as in changed
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
she watched the aurora in fascination as its colors shifted from green to blue
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as in exchanged
to give up (something) and take something else in return
my brother and I shifted seats just before takeoff so that he could sit by the window
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as in coped
to meet one's day-to-day needs
left the others to shift for themselves
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Recent Examples of shifted
Also cut off from Russian gas, Moldova has over the past week shifted to more expensive alternatives, including electricity from Romania.
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Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Around midseason, Browns coaching consultant Mike Vrabel shifted his primary focus from helping the tight ends to helping the offensive line.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Eroding Consumer Trust The increasing prevalence of counterfeit goods has shifted consumer behavior and attitudes toward authenticity.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The nature of crime shifted from arson to armed robbery.
—Cary Goodman, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
The Dean Martin Christmas Album shifted a little more than 43,000 equivalent units, which is up almost 55%.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The wreck shifted in the claw's grasp.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
Following their 2006 divorce, the custody arrangements between Spears and Federline shifted over the years.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
As America entered World War II, the daily beehive of activity at Michigan Central rebounded as Detroit’s automotive plants shifted on a dime from making cars to whatever Uncle Sam desired.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Andrew Higgins, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
Around midseason, Browns coaching consultant Mike Vrabel shifted his primary focus from helping the tight ends to helping the offensive line.
—Zac Jackson, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Eroding Consumer Trust The increasing prevalence of counterfeit goods has shifted consumer behavior and attitudes toward authenticity.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
The nature of crime shifted from arson to armed robbery.
—Cary Goodman, New York Daily News, 5 Jan. 2025
The Dean Martin Christmas Album shifted a little more than 43,000 equivalent units, which is up almost 55%.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
The wreck shifted in the claw's grasp.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2025
Following their 2006 divorce, the custody arrangements between Spears and Federline shifted over the years.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
As America entered World War II, the daily beehive of activity at Michigan Central rebounded as Detroit’s automotive plants shifted on a dime from making cars to whatever Uncle Sam desired.
—Patrick Sauer, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shifted
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The pair relocated to Los Angeles and signed with Columbia Records, forming a group that opened for artists like the Byrds and Buffalo Springfield.Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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His family have since relocated to the UK.Gregg Evans, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bay Area Home Report A 2,417-square-foot house built in 1962 has changed hands.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Three months later, the market changed course rather suddenly.Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 6 Jan. 2025
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The couple exchanged rings—Beth’s Victorian-era 18k gold band with five inset diamonds, and William’s, a bespoke vintage 18k gold band—before stomping on the glass surrounded by flowers by florist Ariel Dearie.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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Use Asynchronous Communication Asynchronous communication is any time information is exchanged between people at different times.Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Though once common in the Atlantic, gray whales were hunted and removed from that ocean about 300 years ago—and only five or so have been seen in the last 15 years there and in the Mediterranean.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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Both crosses were removed from the cathedral’s steeple and spire in 1998 for building renovations.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Brutalist will likely arrive on Max within three to five months—or sometime between March and May 2025—though pinpointing an exact release date is challenging, as A24's Max streaming timelines have varied over the past year.Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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For example, our sales and marketing strategy varied depending on the digital maturity of each region and industry.Padmakumar Nair, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Two Week 17 games have had kickoff times swapped, the NFL announced on Monday.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Like his teammates for much of the game, Daniels swapped a dynamic highlight for an uncharacteristic mistake.Ben Standig, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Of the 419 parks, including historic sites, monuments, rivers, and more, managed by the National Park Service, only 108 charge regular entrance fees—ranging from $10 to $35—that will be waived.Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 31 Dec. 2024
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Pedroia somehow managed to appear in 105 games in 2017 — 88 of them after the Machado incident.Steve Buckley, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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The three were transferred to another hospital.Don Sweeney, Sacramento Bee, 6 Jan. 2025
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This involves distinguishing between the data plane, where information is transferred, and the control plane, which governs processes without directly handling the data itself.Taylor Brown, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Shifted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shifted. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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