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shift

[shift] / ʃɪft /
NOUN
switch, fluctuation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
about-face alteration change conversion deviation move transfer transformation variation
STRONG
bend changeover deflection displacement double fault modification passage permutation rearrangement removal shifting substitution tack transference transit translocation turn veering yaw
Antonyms
STRONGEST
idleness sameness stagnation
WEAK
deactivation maintenance
NOUN
trick, stratagem
Synonyms
STRONGEST
move strategy
STRONG
artifice contrivance craft device dodge equivocation evasion expediency expedient gambit hoax makeshift maneuver ploy recourse refuge resort resource ruse stopgap substitute subterfuge wile
Antonyms
STRONG
directness facing honesty meeting openness permanent
WEAK
deactivation maintenance stagnation
NOUN
time served doing work
Synonyms
STRONG
bout go period spell stint time tour trick turn
WEAK
working time
Antonyms
WEAK
deactivation maintenance stagnation
VERB
switch, fluctuate
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alter change deviate drift move relocate remove ship shuffle transfer turn vary veer
STRONG
about-face budge cook dislocate displace disturb exchange fault flip-flop rearrange replace reposition stir substitute swerve tack transmogrify transpose vacillate waffle yo-yo
WEAK
blow hot and cold bottom out change gears dial back do up hem and haw move around move over recalibrate swap places switch over turn around turn the corner turn the tables
Antonyms
STRONGEST
continue fix hold keep remain stay
STRONG
calm leave alone order
WEAK
deactivate stagnate

Example Sentences

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Such a shift would mark a milestone for China in its bid to beat US restrictions on the export of top-of-the-range AI chips from Californian titan Nvidia to the country.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

As the analysts pointed out, this reflects a noticeable behavior shift among retail, or individual, investors.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

A new set of BP shareholders is backing a resolution for more disclosure on its increased oil-and-gas investment, a shift from renewables.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The researchers noted that more studies are needed to better understand how FM and FFM shift after bariatric surgery or treatment with GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs in real-world clinical settings.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

But I’m still—still—in the wrinkled yellow blouse from yesterday, and I can’t possibly wear it to another shift.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse