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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Just eight years old, the startup, which shares ownership with Temu, has successfully leveraged a shift in consumption patterns in the world’s second-largest economy.Juliana Liu, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The shift in mindset, especially for older generations, is to transition from one big W2-style paycheck to multiple smaller checks.Wes Moss, Forbes, 21 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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On Monday, the Chiefs signed D.J. Humphries, a move general manager Brett Veach made to ensure the team protected itself in case Morris misses time the rest of the season.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Lake effect snow is a weather phenomenon that occurs when cold, dry air moves over a large, warmer body of water, such as the Great Lakes.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 29 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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But with any overnight fame there is caution, especially with concerns about many people coming out of the woodwork including varying opinions on how the flower should be handled, and even recent trespassing on their family’s private property by unauthorized associations.Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 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 3 Dec. 2024.
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