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
  • These regions, called domains, can interact as the device switches between states.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Relative harms vary significantly when talking about a current tobacco smoker who switches to an e-cigarette compared with a nonsmoker who starts vaping.
    — Emma Fenske, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of switches
Verb
  • Goddard’s diminution is part of a broader pivot at NASA as the White House redirects the space agency to put American astronauts on the moon by 2028.
    — Eric Niiler, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
  • By this time next year, Baltimore could have a brand-new system that redirects non-violent emergency calls to mental health professionals.
    — Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of redirects
Verb
  • This then shifts the star’s color away from the more typical orange, white, and blue.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The approach shifts the timing mechanism from electrons to the atomic nucleus.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of shifts
Verb
  • The Netflix series gently deviates from the source material at times, including swapping the book’s Lord Caterham for Lady Caterham, played by Helena Bonham Carter.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Her position deviates from her religion as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which publicly opposes the ballot measure.
    — Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of deviates
Verb
  • Knowing that an acquisition transfers total control in these areas is imperative.
    — Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 13 Oct. 2026
  • However, the fluid nature of water causes internal convection that rapidly transfers heat from the hot electrode to the cold electrode without generating additional power.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of transfers
Verb
  • While Boeing callously deflects blame for their negligence, a family of one victim finds strength in gathering collective mourning.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Those that have one benefit from a natural shield that deflects disruptive energy.
    — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of deflects
Verb
  • Frequent gusts of 30 to 40 mph are possible once the front moves through the Chesapeake Bay and inland eastern North Carolina.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Other Panthers moves before Eagles Those aren’t the only moves the Panthers made Saturday.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of moves
Verb
  • But multiple studies have shown the flu vaccine reduces the disease’s severity and averts hospitalizations and deaths.
    — Lena H. Sun, Washington Post, 4 Oct. 2026
  • At every save point, the game forces James to stare at his reflection, and after the story’s plot twist, James averts his eyes, unable to face his own guilt.
    — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of averts
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