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shifting

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verb

present participle of shift
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as in changing
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 exchanging
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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Recent Examples of shifting
Verb
Home care workers who provide assistance to elderly and disabled Californians could see more wage equality, according to a recent labor report, by shifting contract negotiations to the state level instead of bargaining individually with California’s 56 individual counties. William Melhado, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025 As of next year, the European Film Academy is shifting its gala from December to mid-January to better position the EFAs in the award season. Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shifting
Noun
  • Most tech leaders are positive about this shift, with many lining up to contribute and participate, in sectors from chips and applications to infrastructure and data centers.
    Dean DeBiase, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Ironically, that attitude shift may be helping keep egg prices from rising even further.
    Juliana Kim, NPR, 17 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • From its game-changing launch on January 21st, 2025, to its innovative ecosystem, Crouton Jones is proving that trust, creativity, and community are the keys to success.
    Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
  • With technological advancements, changing consumer behaviors, and emerging trends, the potential for scalable and lucrative businesses have never been greater.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The end-of-the-year holidays often include exchanging gifts, time with family and friends, and memories to cherish in the years to come.
    Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Shared traditions like festive meals and gatherings and exchanging gifts represent the importance of community and kindness — values that resonate across cultures and beliefs.
    Priscilla Whitehead, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The novel’s dynamic structure mimics these coping mechanisms, unveiling Haiwen’s perspective from present to past, and Suchi’s past to present.
    Kayla Maiuri, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • This behavior may reflect a stronger motivation to rejoin the herd and a more proactive approach to coping with isolation.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • For the last few years at Northwest, the basketball world wondered when McCollum would make the next move.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The better move is simply to ensure tissues are within arm’s reach in every client meeting room.
    Tim Maurer, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • On Thursday, Waterloo Records announced that the iconic store will be changing ownership and relocating from 600 North Lamar Blvd in 2025 after 35 years of business at this location.
    Mars Salazar, Austin American-Statesman, 2 Jan. 2025
  • The couple signed a multiyear deal with Netflix, reported to be worth $100 million after stepping back from their royal roles and relocating to her home state of California in 2020.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Rite Aid locations will be open on Christmas Eve with varying hours of operation, the company told USA TODAY.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Retail stores that don’t sell liquor, like grocery stores and convenience stores, have varying hours for beer and wine sales depending on the day.
    Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • What is progress, after all, if not swapping error for a timeless truth?
    Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Talk to your manager or a colleague about swapping roles temporarily to gain a fresh perspective.
    Britney Porter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Shifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shifting. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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