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
With disinflation in progress, traders seem to be redirecting their attention to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s economic policies.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
But as swamped as Gunn was with Superman and various other tasks, Lorey is grateful that the filmmaker and studio co-chair was still able to be hands-on with Creature Commandos, versus redirecting him to other parties.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
If these measures don't help, a procedure called varicocele embolization can redirect blood flow around the obstruction by sealing off blood vessels with heat or a sclerosing agent.
—Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
Ukraine is actively redirecting Russian explosive drones back toward Russia and Belarus by confusing their navigation systems, according to a new report, as Moscow hammers Ukraine with large-scale kamikaze uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and missile strikes.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
But as swamped as Gunn was with Superman and various other tasks, Lorey is grateful that the filmmaker and studio co-chair was still able to be hands-on with Creature Commandos, versus redirecting him to other parties.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Dec. 2024
If these measures don't help, a procedure called varicocele embolization can redirect blood flow around the obstruction by sealing off blood vessels with heat or a sclerosing agent.
—Josephine Hessert, Verywell Health, 1 Dec. 2024
Ukraine is actively redirecting Russian explosive drones back toward Russia and Belarus by confusing their navigation systems, according to a new report, as Moscow hammers Ukraine with large-scale kamikaze uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) and missile strikes.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Kim Kardashian Admits This Crazy-Sounding Rumor About Her Is Actually True By Jane LaCroix Contributing Entertainment Writer 1 Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Kim Kardashian has found a way to turn an unfortunate injury into a fashionable statement.Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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But the celebration turned gruesome this autumn when one of the male contestants killed a female contestant.Ayana Archie, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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The Broncos at that point had swung and missed at every bullet point of the game plan.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Miragaia likely swung its tail to drive off predators, and perhaps cause rivals to back down, rather than trying to strike potential threats.Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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According to Doggett, air traffic controllers have reported more than 50 incidents involving private planes that were diverted and could have ended up on a collision course with a commercial airplane.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 11 Dec. 2024
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Related article United Airlines plane diverted to L.A. in air carrier’s 4th emergency in a week The National Guard was notified, according to the Federal Civil Aviation Agency, known as AFAC, though its specific role remains unclear.Paradise Afshar, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Pacioretty got his second deflecting Conor Timmins’ point shot bringing his season total to four.Omar White, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Reilly deflected when asked about appearing in the spinoff by USA TODAY in October.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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The stars reside within the S-cluster, a group of high-speed stellar bodies that whip around Sgr A* under its immense gravitational pull.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Gently fold 1 cup of the whipped topping into the thickened peanut butter mixture, just until combined; set aside.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Redirect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirect. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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