shift
verb (used with object)
to put (something) aside and replace it by another or others; change or exchange.
shifts
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pluralof shift.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof shift (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
shiftverb (used with object)to put (something) aside and replace it by another or others; change or exchange.
Example Sentences
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The language used by the technology’s promoters shifts when discussion turns to cyberattacks, hacks and other crimes.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
Globalization, social upheaval and great-power rivalry are tectonic shifts that were in motion before the terrorist attacks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
The changes represent some of the biggest shifts in aviation security in decades and likely stem from improved technology rather than a decline in standards, an aviation expert told the BBC.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
The post-primary messaging shifts weren’t a surprise to Matt Klink, a Republican political strategist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Two of the past three shifts at work have contained a call.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
