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shift

[shift] / ʃɪft /


NOUN
time served doing work
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK




Example Sentences

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How do you overcome the shift in identity?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Earlier wars with Hezbollah and Iran appeared to shift the regional balance of power in Israel’s favor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

That shift may be especially pronounced among younger viewers, who may have been turned off by “The Idol’s” gratuitousness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The deal reflects an industry shift to AI inference; CoreWeave’s debt fears have eased, with CDS spreads falling 21%.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“And why one shift I didn’t get a call at all.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse