Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sidetracked
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There’s been times when he’s deviated from such plans in the past for that reason.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026 -
But during the first week of the Iran war, Hegseth’s press briefings deviated from the measured tone expected from high-ranking military officials.—
Casey Ryan Kelly,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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And if the lab finds the two samples to be a definite mismatch, an unthinkable error will have been averted at the last possible moment.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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The school district, just west of Charlotte across the Catawba River, averted 100 layoffs last week and potentially 300 more by the end of the school year with an emergency $10 million from Gaston County commissioners.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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So, when funds meant to ease those pressures are diverted elsewhere, the impact is immediate.—
Jason Gallion,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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Data centers have sparked backlash from communities across the state that are worried about higher utility bills, strained power grids and water being diverted away from families to cool servers at massive data centers.—
Brendan Steinhauser,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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After the breach, North Carolina public schools, including CMS, shifted to a new student data system known as Infinite Campus, beginning this school year.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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Now, with The Masters looming, the conversation has shifted from whether Woods will play… to how the sport, and its biggest broadcast partner, will handle his absence and the controversy surrounding it.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Kempe finally got the Kings going when Artemi Panarin's 51st assist deflected in off his skate, but Stamkos scored just over two minutes later.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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With the Kings leading 1-0, Thomas went to the front of the net and Philip Broberg’s shot deflected off Thomas’ skate and past Forsberg to tie it.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the moment that deeply moved his former manager came in the top of the first, as the veteran shortstop readied himself for his first at-bat at Fenway as a visiting player.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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His income moved dramatically from year to year, from a high of around $166 million in 2021 to a low of around $8 million the following year.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Money intended to help offset energy costs and support long-term investments was redirected to plug budget holes.—
Jason Gallion,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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That money can be redirected, sometimes automatically, to cover other unpaid obligations, including tax debt, and because this process often happens behind the scenes, some taxpayers may not realize what's coming until their refund is reduced or gone entirely.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Confrontation Escalates Fetzer said the vehicles swerved toward the cyclists, honked and put their lives in danger.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Fetzer said the cars swerved at them, honked and put the cyclists’ lives in danger.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Sidetracked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sidetracked. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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