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
This property makes tungsten an ideal material for a divertor, a critical component that manages and absorbs the intense heat in fusion reactors by redirecting plasma particles away from the reactor’s walls and safely transferring the heat to cooler parts of the system.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 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
When Russia began its full-scale invasion, Sonya's family was told the hospital was redirecting its resources to treat wounded soldiers, and Sonya's chemo would be delayed indefinitely.
—Time Photo Department, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
The fungus subtly disrupts the fly’s normal physiology, redirecting its energy toward fungal growth while weakening its natural responses.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Some stakeholders advocate for redirecting this support to fossil-fuel ventures.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The measure would also require that 99% of revenue go to patient care to prevent the state from redirecting funds for non-health care purposes.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Some of the legislators she’s spoken with oppose additional medical funding in favor of redirecting existing funding into menopause research.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
For instance, a city facing budget shortfalls might analyze its economic development spending, identifying underperforming programs and redirecting funds toward successful drivers of local growth.
—Tom Amburgey, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 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
When Russia began its full-scale invasion, Sonya's family was told the hospital was redirecting its resources to treat wounded soldiers, and Sonya's chemo would be delayed indefinitely.
—Time Photo Department, TIME, 26 Nov. 2024
The fungus subtly disrupts the fly’s normal physiology, redirecting its energy toward fungal growth while weakening its natural responses.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
Some stakeholders advocate for redirecting this support to fossil-fuel ventures.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The measure would also require that 99% of revenue go to patient care to prevent the state from redirecting funds for non-health care purposes.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Some of the legislators she’s spoken with oppose additional medical funding in favor of redirecting existing funding into menopause research.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2024
For instance, a city facing budget shortfalls might analyze its economic development spending, identifying underperforming programs and redirecting funds toward successful drivers of local growth.
—Tom Amburgey, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirecting
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With European powers diverting men and supplies to Europe in 1939-41 to battle Nazi Germany, colonies in the Pacific were mostly undefended.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 5 Dec. 2024
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Opponents, however, dislike diverting taxpayer funding from public schools to private ones and point to examples of misuse of funds, in such cases as this one.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Dec. 2024
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Sick of whipping out a hair dryer, round brush, and a straightener to achieve a frizz-free blowout?Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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With gusts of up to 80 mph possible, a small fire could transform into an inferno, whipping embers at astonishing speeds and leaving firefighters with few options other than trying to get people to evacuate.Rong-Gong Lin II, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Automakers are shifting their production mix to hybrid vehicles, which rely mostly on fossil fuel engines but are equipped with small batteries to increase fuel efficiency.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the late 20th century, shifting consumer tastes and economic downturns led to the closure of many whiskey distilleries worldwide.Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Redirecting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirecting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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