shunting

verb

present participle of shunt
as in shifting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shunting
  1. shifting
  2. switching
  3. deviating
  4. deflecting
  5. diverting
  6. transferring
  7. redirecting
  8. moving
Verb
  • Multiple soccer writers are reporting on social media that this game could also move time, shifting an hour later, potentially due to weather, but also possibly due to the potential overlap with the England-Mexico game.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 July 2026
  • Trump has redirected federal money to help finance billions of dollars of renovations, shifting hundreds of thousands of dollars in funds from National Parks and other programs.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of shifting
Verb
  • Fallout from the mission includes NASA adjusting Boeing’s original contract, switching up its next flight to be uncrewed to make sure the leak and thruster issues are fixed without risking human passengers.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2026
  • Immediately switching it from 80 degrees to 68 won’t cool the house quicker and can shock your HVAC system.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026
Definition of switching
Verb
  • Honda's vehicles feature a distinct design language and identity that evolves without deviating from the brand's ethos.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Because of this, cells develop randomly and uncontrollably, deviating from anything that mirrors human development.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 June 2026
Definition of deviating
Verb
  • The sequence started with Bosnian defender Stjepan Radeljic sliding in front of a Tillman pass, deflecting it forward toward Muharemovic.
    — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • At every turn, Kramer’s reply was some form of deflecting that credit while underscoring it’s taken everyone.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
Definition of deflecting
Verb
  • But hiking defense spending means increasing taxes or diverting resources from other priorities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2026
  • Democrats on the House Natural Resources Committee released a report this week criticizing the president and Freedom 250, accusing it of diverting funds and misleading sponsors.
    — Luke Fountain, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Definition of diverting
Verb
  • When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
  • Conwell, 22, began his college career at South Florida before transferring to Indiana State for his sophomore season and Xavier for his junior season, and then closing his college career at Louisville.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Definition of transferring
Verb
  • Their system screens bookings based on factors like listing type, duration, and guest location, redirecting potential party-goers.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • If the fund ultimately moves forward, California’s law would impose a 100% state tax on payments made to California recipients, effectively redirecting the money to state funds.
    — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of redirecting
Verb
  • Why China is moving fast with robot hospitality China has already embraced service robots in hotels, restaurants, airports and public spaces.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Vibrations from earth-moving equipment could have triggered further collapses, possibly dooming Gil — and his would-be rescuers.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of moving
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