1
as in to move
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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2
as in to twitch
to change one's position
she shifted uncomfortably in her seat throughout the interview
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3
as in to change
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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4
as in to exchange
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 to cope
to meet one's day-to-day needs
left the others to shift for themselves
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as in means
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
desperate shifts to stave off financial disaster
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as in shifting
the act or an instance of changing position
made a small shift to the left to make more room on the bench
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Recent Examples of shift
Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
As her backup dancers shifted position around her, Lopez locked lips with a male dancer, before a female dancer approached Lopez and kissed her as well.
—EW.com, 27 May 2025
Daniel Brennan, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
But, my sixtieth birthday celebration on the Plaza felt like a shift.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 May 2025
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Verb
At the same time, Putin is successfully stalling the ceasefire talks proposed by Trump – while trying to appear cooperative and shift the blame on Kyiv.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 27 May 2025
As her backup dancers shifted position around her, Lopez locked lips with a male dancer, before a female dancer approached Lopez and kissed her as well.
—EW.com, 27 May 2025
Noun
There are two obstacles preventing Baltimore from making this sensible, pro-abundance shift.
—Daniel Brennan, Baltimore Sun, 27 May 2025
But, my sixtieth birthday celebration on the Plaza felt like a shift.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shift
Verb
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If the execution moves forward this time, Smith will be the first inmate executed in Tennessee since 2020 and the 19th in the U.S. this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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An input lag of 4.6 milliseconds in the TV's dedicated Game mode is speedy enough for twitch reflexes, and the panel refreshes at 120Hz and supports variable refresh rates.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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The sight of his twitching arm, middle finger raised, is a fun touch to an otherwise-underwhelming send-off.—
Gayle Sequeira,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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The summary will also be updated as new information is added, meaning new replies to the chain may change the summary at the top.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Even after taking over as captain ahead of the 2018-19 season, Barkov didn’t change his approach.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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President of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa (L) and U.S. President Donald Trump exchange words during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on May 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.—
Gerald Imray,
Fortune,
21 May 2025
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Become a Subscriber Last week in Istanbul, Russian and Ukrainian officials held public talks for the first time since 2022, agreeing to exchange 1,000 prisoners each and to continue negotiating the technical details of a potential cease-fire.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2025
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Humor alleviates stress, and serves as a valuable coping mechanism, helping individuals to reframe challenges & foster resilience.—
Anjali Chaudhry,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Like Venice, Barcelona and other historic European cities, Bruges has been struggling to cope with overtourism.—
Lilit Marcus,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Recently relocating from London to Lisbon, the company has said Puro-Steele’s remit will be to oversee the agency’s strategic growth ambitions, particularly its goal of elevating Portuguese and Iberian Peninsula talent on the global stage.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
28 May 2025
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Erik said she’s heard of several companies closing or relocating parts of their business.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 May 2025
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Leia forms the Resistance Senator Leia Organa discovers a new danger stirring in the galaxy: the First Order.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
25 May 2025
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Transfer onions to a medium bowl and stir in Worcestershire sauce.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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The House Ways and Means Committee estimates this could boost take-home pay for a median-income family with two children by $4,000 to $5,000 annually and increase real wages by $2,100 to $3,300 per worker, though economic conditions may vary these gains.—
Brian Menickella,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Lee said there are a number of reasons low-income student populations in schools vary from year to year and are part of overall changes in the student body, like slight declines in district enrollment and increasing ethnic diversity.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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“Shift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shift. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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