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
President Trump wants to redirect the federal government away from former President Joe Biden's climate agenda and toward an even deeper embrace of fossil fuels.
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Jeff Brady, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
Within minutes, the controllers begin redirecting other aircraft in the region.
—Elizabeth Maline, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
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To the contrary, Trump has threatened to withhold federal disaster aid from California if leaders don't redirect water to the southern part of the state and adopt voter identification laws.
—Katie Smith, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Michela Cava gave the Frost a 1-0 lead at 3:30 with her sixth goal of the season, redirecting a shot from the point by Thompson past Toronto goaltender Raygan Kirk.
—Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2025
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Jeff Brady, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
Within minutes, the controllers begin redirecting other aircraft in the region.
—Elizabeth Maline, NBC News, 30 Jan. 2025
Fact check: Image of Musk post comparing MAGA to Nazi Germany is fabricated
To the contrary, Trump has threatened to withhold federal disaster aid from California if leaders don't redirect water to the southern part of the state and adopt voter identification laws.
—Katie Smith, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Michela Cava gave the Frost a 1-0 lead at 3:30 with her sixth goal of the season, redirecting a shot from the point by Thompson past Toronto goaltender Raygan Kirk.
—Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirect
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Travis Kelce consoled by Taylor Swift as retirement rumors swirl ➤ Chiefs' run at Super Bowl history turns into epic embarrassment: The blowout loss to the Eagles means no team has ever won three consecutive Super Bowls.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Their vocal chemistry and mutual affinity for a retro-country sound is undeniable, and this tale of an evening spent drinking, singing karaoke and hoping this dive-bar connection could turn into more serves as a perfect sonic setting.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Twins swung a minor trade on Thursday, trading utilityman Michael Helman to the St. Louis Cardinals for cash considerations.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Mavs swung another trade Tuesday, acquiring noted Celtics killer Caleb Martin from Philadelphia.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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The plane was diverted to St. John's, Newfoundland, at about 2:30 a.m. on Friday, according to Flightradar24, so paramedics could assist the ill passenger.—
Kris Van Cleave,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2025
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In yet another signature White Lotus twist, the show may divert from its original trajectory of going to a new continent each season by revisiting an old one, literally the old continent.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 Feb. 2025
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Stones did his usual long barrier, and Odegaard’s shot deflected off his thigh and into the net.—
Michael Cox,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Eventually Mark Stone deflected home Shea Theodore’s shot at 15:09 to make it 2-1.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
8 Feb. 2025
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Cookie whipped them and forced them to walk on burning pavement.—
Lawrence Wright,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Pitchers and catchers report to the Padres’ spring training complex on Wednesday, leaving the team six weeks to whip the roster in shape for opening day.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Redirect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirect. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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