Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shunting
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Embrace adaptability The pace of change in the workplace continues to accelerate, driven by advancements in technology, shifting economic conditions, and the global push towards sustainability.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025 -
As of next year, the European Film Academy is shifting its gala from December to mid-January to better position the EFAs in the award season.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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Medications Talk with your provider about switching medications, especially if your current prescription is the culprit.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
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Consolidated thin lake ice, switching to medium lake ice along Bays de Noc and in the southeastern section.—
Caitlin Looby,
Journal Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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That’s a crucial step in diverting waste away from landfills.—
Melanie Stetson Freeman,
The Christian Science Monitor,
23 Mar. 2025
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Instead of diverting limited local resources to do the job of federal immigration officials or funding immigrant detention, this bill empowers communities to keep the resources where they are needed most.—
Carlos Guillermo Smith and Dotie Joseph,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2025
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Assad's departure also led analysts and government officials to claim that Russia may be transferring some of its military assets from Syria's Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base to Libya.—
Hugh Cameron,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The particles are too small, however, to reflect the sun's heat-energy-transferring infrared light.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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For many manufacturers, this means redirecting resources to address vulnerabilities in products that have already been in use for years.—
Christian Espinosa,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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However, some sites in other states appear to be redirecting customers to nearby locations.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American-Statesman,
20 Dec. 2024
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Understanding the gravity of a red flag warning and adhering to these precautions is paramount in averting wildfires during these perilous conditions.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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His comments come as the S & P 500 eked out a gain heading into the market’s close on Friday, averting a fifth straight week of losses.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Shunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shunting. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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