shifting

/ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
noun
  1. The act or process of moving or changing position.
    • The shifting of the cargo caused the ship to list to one side.
    • The shifting of tectonic plates can cause earthquakes.
    • A gradual shifting of public opinion led to new laws.
adjective
  1. Changing or moving from one position, direction, or state to another.
    • The company is adapting to shifting market trends.
    • Her shifting moods kept everyone guessing about how she felt.
    • The shifting sands of the desert make it hard to find a stable path.
  2. Not fixed or stable; likely to change.
    • He found it hard to plan ahead in such a shifting environment.
    • The political situation remains shifting, with no clear leader emerging.
    • The shifting rules of the game confused the new players.
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