as in shift
the act or an instance of changing position
the shifting of the toys to the front of the display was a direct result of their sudden popularity
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as in moving
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 squirming
to change one's position
she shifted uncomfortably in her seat throughout the interview
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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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as in coping
to meet one's day-to-day needs
left the others to shift for themselves
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Recent Examples of shifting
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
To stay competitive and attract the next generation, wealth managers must broaden their portfolios to meet these shifting preferences.
—April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
However, the sentiment could be shifting this week.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
In June 2022, the high court found Congress didn't grant the EPA the authority under the Clean Air Act to set emissions caps based on the generation-shifting approach taken through the Clean Power Plan rule.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
The tempo-shifting track, awash in vocalizations, includes dialogue from Maya Angelou about being a rainbow in someone’s cloud and suddenly, this notable musical excursion makes sense.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Ronan is the first to admit that an introspective drama about overcoming addiction isn’t the most commercial prospect in an ever-shifting film landscape.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
The red rocks themselves are a marvel, their colors shifting through deep oranges and reds as the day goes by.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Tesla has been steering away from its electric vehicle (EV) roots, shifting focus towards artificial intelligence and robotics.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
To stay competitive and attract the next generation, wealth managers must broaden their portfolios to meet these shifting preferences.
—April Rudin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
However, the sentiment could be shifting this week.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
In June 2022, the high court found Congress didn't grant the EPA the authority under the Clean Air Act to set emissions caps based on the generation-shifting approach taken through the Clean Power Plan rule.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 4 Oct. 2024
The tempo-shifting track, awash in vocalizations, includes dialogue from Maya Angelou about being a rainbow in someone’s cloud and suddenly, this notable musical excursion makes sense.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
Ronan is the first to admit that an introspective drama about overcoming addiction isn’t the most commercial prospect in an ever-shifting film landscape.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
The red rocks themselves are a marvel, their colors shifting through deep oranges and reds as the day goes by.
—Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shifting
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This increase is attributed to a shift in business from Charter to ACMI services.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Some other groups experienced notable shifts this election cycle.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Steps could include adding a warning label or changing drinking water standards, said Cooper.Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The district’s evolving politics have been driven in part by its rapidly changing racial makeup.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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In the carousel, the couple can be seen exchanging vows under white floral arch and smiling in front of rows of tall trees.Catherine Santino, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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In his carousel, the couple can be seen exchanging vows under white floral arch.Erin Clack, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Going through menopause can impact women in different ways, and coping with symptoms can be incredibly frustrating—even debilitating for some.Devinder Bains, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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Talk about your feelings and coping skills to help children learn to manage their own emotions.Christin Perry, Parents, 3 Oct. 2024
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Despite its recent upward move, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage is still down from 7.22% in May, its peak so far this year.Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The outlet said that the move came after a close review of Amazon’s programming costs across its entertainment portfolio, prompted by several expensive series that failed to connect with audiences.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Jennifer Affleck was struggling with relocating as her husband Zac pursued medical school.Angela Andaloro, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Filipino community has expanded in recent years, with many relocating from Hawaii and California in response to rising housing prices.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 2 Oct. 2024
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This Allure Best of Beauty Award winner is available in six different formulations, each varying in scent and skin-care benefits, but their common denominator is shea butter, which leaves skin feeling velvety smooth.Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
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The floor of the cave is uneven and rocky, with sections of the ceiling varying in height, making crawling or crouching necessary at times.Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Oct. 2024
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But instead of playing a party game involving faux murder or demonic possession, a suitcase is introduced that contains a body-swapping machine.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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The partnership aims to improve battery performance by leveraging data from Nio’s battery-swapping service in Europe.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Shifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shifting. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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