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shift

[shift] / ʃɪft /


NOUN
time served doing work
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




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For Nancy’s 70th birthday, Debbie bought her friend a necklace with a pendant holding a Shift Lock key from a typewriter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Shift work disorder is linked to a range of serious concerns, including reduced mental sharpness, lower productivity, increased risk of car accidents, and more workplace injuries.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Campaign group The Dad Shift, has argued that the scheme is "failing working families".

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

Shift the focus away from what your in-laws are recommending and more toward how you think everyone will enjoy the party.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025

Shift changes in Coalwood were daily major events.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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