shunts

verb

present tense third-person singular of shunt
as in switches

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shunts
  1. switches
  2. redirects
  3. shifts
  4. deviates
  5. transfers
  6. deflects
  7. moves
  8. averts
Verb
  • The Empire State Building frequently switches up its lighting scheme to commemorate special events throughout the year.
    — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026
  • Sweden half-clear the ball, but only as far as Ao Tanaka, who immediately switches the play again over to the left, where Kamada is there to meet it on the volley — but hits it straight at the goalkeeper.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of switches
Verb
  • This landmark judgment preserves core American self-governance and redirects future immigration policy discussions to Congress and voters.
    — Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Fortunately, the afternoon redirects your attention toward work, health and practical routines.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of redirects
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  • That surge in demand should boost Marvell's shares as the company increasingly shifts its focus to CXL products, Arcuri added.
    — Hugh Leask,Fred Imbert,Justina Lee, CNBC, 28 June 2026
  • However, curators say that framing fans as fine art intentionally shifts the perception of what a world-class museum can present.
    — La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 24 June 2026
Definition of shifts
Verb
  • The Washington Post spoke to seven current and former National Park Service staffers who said the policy deviates from the agency’s long-standing approach to release as much information as possible.
    — Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Extra padding on the tongue and collar blow up the proportions of the silhouette, while a suede, mesh and leather upper deviates from the typical leather build.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
Definition of deviates
Verb
  • The budget also transfers control of the University of South Florida’s Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College of Florida, but doesn’t attach money to the plan.
    — Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026
  • Using a straw or finger, the consumer transfers a drop of their beverage onto the jewelry’s detection zone.
    — Lucy Glynn, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026
Definition of transfers
Verb
  • Porsha deflects, saying Drew ruined the mood.
    — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 29 June 2026
  • Root deflects credit for its hilarity.
    — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
Definition of deflects
Verb
  • The moody Moon moves through your 7th House of Partnership as the Sun energizes your 11th House of Friends and Community, aligning cooperation with a larger purpose.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026
  • Trainer Robert Ndungu moves between them, occasionally kneeling to demonstrate the correct technique.
    — Christopher Clark, NPR, 5 July 2026
Definition of moves
Verb
  • The author's experience shows caution, though slower, averts problems, contrasting with industry's rapid deployments that often encounter issues.
    — Shannon McKeen, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The deal averts a ballot referendum that backers from the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association said would’ve reigned in expansive local real estate taxes.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of averts
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