shift
verb (used with object)
to put (something) aside and replace it by another or others; change or exchange.
is shifting
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present progressiveof shift (3rd person singular).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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Veraxa is shifting away from animal testing to get drugs to market faster, calling it ‘not just a regulatory obligation, but a scientific opportunity.’
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Increasingly, the focus is shifting toward what the brain is actually doing during the night and whether that sleep is biologically restorative.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
“The currency of success is shifting under our feet,” says Grant, the author of a forthcoming book, “Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Sonic’s focus in the U.K. is shifting to organic growth and efficiencies, Jefferies says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Lenny’s face is shifting to a deep shade of red.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
