Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: deflected

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Usage examples:

After McConvey’s shot was saved by Ruppel, UVA midfielder Evan Zinn gathered the rebound and fired another shot from the crease, which deflected off a diving Ruppel, and the Terps secured the rebound.

Source: https://augustafreepress.com/news/mens-lacrosse-3-maryland-fends-off-1-virginia-rally-wins-in-ot-14-13/

Anderson deflected Johnathan Kovacevic's shot past Georgiev to get Montreal on the scoreboard with 1:02 left in the opening period.

Source: https://www.baytoday.ca/national-hockey/lehkonen-scores-2-as-avalanche-beat-canadiens-8-4-6694365

Any hopes of a comeback were almost extinguished when Bailey’s close-range effort deflected wide immediately after the break as Villa emerged with renewed vigour.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/23236805.dean-campbell-hits-winner-stevenage-dump-aston-villa-fa-cup/?ref=rss

Apart from that, Fluminense rarely threatened and City doubled their lead when Rodri played in Foden and his ball across the box deflected off Nino and looped into the net.

Source: https://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/24009694.manchester-city-defeat-fluminense-land-club-world-cup/?ref=rss

A private security officer responding to the report of shots fired was struck by a bullet that deflected off her eyeglasses, causing bruising and lacerations, the sheriff said.

Source: https://gorgenewscenter.com/2023/06/20/alleged-shooter-at-washington-state-music-festival-was-stationed-at-us-army-base/

Baltimore just scapegoated Roman and deflected away from their REAL problem.

Source: https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/01/19/greg-roman-out-as-ravens-offensive-coordinator/

Belichick deflected questions about Rodgers and if he wished he had the chance to scheme against him, instead saying he is worried about “who is out there.”

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/09/21/bill-belichick-found-two-nice-words-to-say-about-jets-zach-wilson/

Bellingham played a long ball out to him on the right, and the winger's cross was deflected in by Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba's shin under pressure from Bellingham.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/soccer/dortmund-win-close-gap-on-bayern-munich-c-9595234

Bellingham then tapped in the stoppage-time winner when a deflected ball fell to him in front of the net.

Source: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/soccer/mick-jagger-attends-clasico-game-barcelona-wears-stones-logo-vs-real-madrid

Blackrock College made the more positive start and they were a goal to the good in the 10th minute when they scored from a deflected cross.

Source: https://kildare-nationalist.ie/2023/01/25/disappointment-for-naas-cbs-soccer-team/

Brentford have continued chasing a winner here and Mbuemo does well to fashion a chance with his deflected effort at the near post winning his side a corner.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/live/article-12567267/Nottingham-Forest-vs-Brentford-Premier-League-2023-24-Latest-Result.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Bukayo Saka initiated a blistering surge forward and Jesus’ pass was deflected into the path of Martinelli by Virgil van Dijk.

Source: https://leadership.ng/liverpool-in-dramatic-comeback-halt-arsenals-title-charge/

But Leandro Trossard’s shot deflected in – off Manuel Akanji – to earn Arsenal a 1-1 draw and take the game to a penalty shoot-out.

Source: https://www.shropshirestar.com/sport/uk-sports/2023/08/06/mikel-arteta-benefits-from-new-law-changes-as-arsenal-clinch-community-shield/

But others in the party, including the California representatives Mike Levin and John Garamendi, have come to Feinstein’s defense over recent months, and yet more have deflected from taking any firm stance on the issue.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/may/29/dianne-feinstein-democrats-divided-health-questions

Carter-Vickers finds Johnston on the right-hand side and his cross is deflected out.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/celtic-vs-livingston-live-score-31739755

Continues to impress with energetic cameos from the bench and wide with one deflected effort.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/liverpool-villa-player-ratings-breaking-27643772

DALLAS (AP) — Ryan Hartman had just circled around the net when a deflected puck came toward him.

Source: https://drgnews.com/2023/04/18/hartman-wins-wild-playoff-opener-in-2nd-ot/

Delap lost it on halfway, Rangers attacked and after seeing a shot deflected behind, Willock was afforded oceans of space to run across the edge of the box before curling into the top corner.

Source: https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/sport/football/match-reports/qpr-hull-city-jaden-philogene-8963009

Doss deflected enemy grenades and sustained injuries but remained at the top of the cliff, refusing to leave until all injured soldiers were brought to safety.

Source: https://screenrant.com/hacksaw-ridge-desmond-doss-how-long-people-saved/