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  • past tense form of shift.
  • past participle of shift.

shifted







ADJECTIVE
transported
Synonyms


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Though the committee initially sought to meet the July 1 deadline to get the measure on the November ballot, they shifted their goal to the 2027 general election to ensure they could gain enough momentum.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2026

The researchers observed that T cells, macrophages, and other immune cells near the tumors shifted from inactive or immune suppressing states into active cancer fighting cells.

From Science Daily • Jul. 9, 2026

Collectively, the narrative has shifted from worker-light doomsday scenarios caused by AI to a future in which workers keep their jobs—and get a productivity boost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

The Treasury Committee's report said this had shifted the burden of paying for higher education from the highest earners towards all loan holders.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

Moose shifted, his feet slipping on the wet tree.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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