shift
verb (used with object)
to put (something) aside and replace it by another or others; change or exchange.
are shifting
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present progressiveof shift.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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The move is another indication of how live events are shifting to digital platforms as viewing habits evolve.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Australian scientists believe rising ocean temperatures are shifting sharks' migratory patterns, which may be contributing to an uptick in attacks.
From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026
Professors are shifting a share of their appointments — not just time but funding — into the major.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Economic cycles are shifting, and for the past few years, have increasingly resembled the ones seen most during the post-World War II period, according to Morgan Stanley.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
All the other parents are shifting in their seats and checking their phones.
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
