as in turning
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 redirecting
To sharpen this focus, the agency is pausing the orbital Gateway Program, redirecting all resources toward establishing a permanent surface base at the lunar south pole.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Each child who enrolls in Success Academy will draw in state per-pupil dollars with them, redirecting funding away from the district.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Francisco Manzo continued to move toward officers, redirecting toward Hart, prompting him to fire one shot.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The higher ed philanthropy system was built to benefit schools that already had the most, and Scott is systematically redirecting her resources toward the ones that don’t.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Officials have said that the bonds would be mainly paid back by redirecting economic activity revenue, such as sales taxes, generated by the stadium and surrounding area back into paying off the project.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Curing gerontonomia would require redirecting some public funds from programs aimed at the elderly, such as Social Security, to family benefits, education, and infrastructure.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
Fuel prices have historically been a sensitive matter for India’s government, which in recent weeks has invoked emergency measures to minimize the impact, including redirecting supplies to emergency services like hospitals.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Constriction of blood vessels beneath the skin restricts blood flow near the surface, reducing heat loss and redirecting warmer blood toward the body core.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
Each child who enrolls in Success Academy will draw in state per-pupil dollars with them, redirecting funding away from the district.
—Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Francisco Manzo continued to move toward officers, redirecting toward Hart, prompting him to fire one shot.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
The higher ed philanthropy system was built to benefit schools that already had the most, and Scott is systematically redirecting her resources toward the ones that don’t.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Officials have said that the bonds would be mainly paid back by redirecting economic activity revenue, such as sales taxes, generated by the stadium and surrounding area back into paying off the project.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026
Curing gerontonomia would require redirecting some public funds from programs aimed at the elderly, such as Social Security, to family benefits, education, and infrastructure.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 13 Apr. 2026
Fuel prices have historically been a sensitive matter for India’s government, which in recent weeks has invoked emergency measures to minimize the impact, including redirecting supplies to emergency services like hospitals.
—Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
Constriction of blood vessels beneath the skin restricts blood flow near the surface, reducing heat loss and redirecting warmer blood toward the body core.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirecting
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Wednesday’s game, in particular, ended in extremely bizarre fashion with Xavier Edwards turning an unusual unassisted double play with the bases loaded and Freddie Freeman at the plate.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Gravity-defying hairstyles The eye-catching work of Elisabeth Anayes Niouky is turning heads and inspiring African women to embrace their natural hair.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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After seeing the image, the Daejeon city government issued an emergency text warning residents of a wolf in the area, and police even reportedly showed the photo at a press briefing while diverting resources to search the area, the BBC reported.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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In 2021, the president’s son Teodoro was sanctioned in the United Kingdom for diverting millions of dollars, which officials claimed were used to purchase luxury mansions, private jets, and a $275,000 glove once worn by Michael Jackson.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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If the frosting seems soft and dense, give it a chill before whipping again.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Later that evening, three rounds of hail inundated the house, followed by two bouts of whipping winds.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Apr. 2026
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Thomas was a second-team All-ACC selection, and he was named the Fiesta Bowl defensive MVP after making five tackles and deflecting two passes.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Apr. 2026
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Earlier this month, Rogan drew criticism after a tense appearance by Von on The Joe Rogan Experience in which Von pushed back on political topics harder than almost any guest had in years — with Rogan, according to observers, deflecting rather than engaging.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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By evening, disruptive Uranus enters Gemini, shifting conversations, decisions, and how information moves through your world.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Redirecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirecting. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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