as in turns
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 redirects
Instead of relying on heavy, mechanically complex actuators like those found on fighters such as the F-35B or Russia’s Su-37, the new system reshapes and redirects engine exhaust using purely aerodynamic surfaces.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
One hack for a small space in need of division is the Japanese noren—a room divider made from cloth that redirects the flow of a space by creating, in effect, a partition wall.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
The bill also redirects $879 million in electric vehicle charging network funds approved under then-President Joe Biden to other infrastructure priorities, and cuts $928 million in high-speed rail grants.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
This system provides an additional layer of protection between the wearer’s head and the shell of the helmet that redirects that angular, rotational movement away from the head.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
The cuts come as Meta redirects resources to AI, but the company isn’t entirely giving up on VR.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Eco effort Sustainability is a major consideration here, with all electricity obtained from renewable sources, a recycling service that redirects 80 per cent of waste from landfill and an air-conditioning system specially chosen for its energy efficiency.
—Cassie Doney, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Building a real community The North Node’s move into Aquarius (July 26) collectively redirects us toward collaboration, community and shared progress.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
All are among about 23 transformative projects that have benefited from Kansas’ STAR bond program, which redirects sales tax revenue in specific districts to help cover the costs of development that will draw visitors to the state.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
One hack for a small space in need of division is the Japanese noren—a room divider made from cloth that redirects the flow of a space by creating, in effect, a partition wall.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 5 Feb. 2026
The bill also redirects $879 million in electric vehicle charging network funds approved under then-President Joe Biden to other infrastructure priorities, and cuts $928 million in high-speed rail grants.
—Reuters
wire Service, Dallas Morning News, 20 Jan. 2026
This system provides an additional layer of protection between the wearer’s head and the shell of the helmet that redirects that angular, rotational movement away from the head.
—New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
The cuts come as Meta redirects resources to AI, but the company isn’t entirely giving up on VR.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2026
Eco effort Sustainability is a major consideration here, with all electricity obtained from renewable sources, a recycling service that redirects 80 per cent of waste from landfill and an air-conditioning system specially chosen for its energy efficiency.
—Cassie Doney, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
Building a real community The North Node’s move into Aquarius (July 26) collectively redirects us toward collaboration, community and shared progress.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
All are among about 23 transformative projects that have benefited from Kansas’ STAR bond program, which redirects sales tax revenue in specific districts to help cover the costs of development that will draw visitors to the state.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for redirects
Verb
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Stafford, who turns 38 on Saturday, worked through a back issue that sidelined him for all of training camp and passed for a league-best 46 touchdowns and 4,707 yards.—
Gary Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Leavitt turns the tables on media outrage as FBI seizes Fulton election documents.—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One thing that has always bothered me is that the fridge sits in the back left corner of the hall-like kitchen, but the door swings open to the right.—
Natalia Gonzalez Blanco Serrano,
The Spruce,
10 Feb. 2026
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Couvent is cultivating its own scene in the south of France, one that swings more Provence than Cote d’Azur.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Spending millions on ineligible recipients only diverts resources from those most in need.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the funds are being used to produce a narrative that diverts attention from a major public health issue and discourages the press from covering it.—
Eleanor M. Perfetto,
STAT,
7 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Greaves, who earned his 17th win, deflects praise like a wrist shot from distance.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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With most Americans unhappy with the state of the economy, the president gets combative and deflects blame.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
21 Dec. 2025
Verb
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When a dog repeatedly wags and whips its tail against hard surfaces, the tip can split open, bruise or break.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Benbrook whips Diamond Hill-Jarvis Benbrook stayed on pace for a playoff berth in District 8-4A as the Lady Bobcats thumped Fort Worth Diamond Hill-Jarvis 55-7.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Redirects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/redirects. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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