Get to know Deflects better with 10+ real example sentences, the meaning.
Deflects meaning
third-person singular simple present indicative of deflect
Using Deflects
- The main meaning on this page is: third-person singular simple present indicative of deflect
- In the example corpus, deflects often appears in combinations such as: deflects the, deflects shot, and deflects.
Context around Deflects
- Average sentence length in these examples: 21.4 words
- Position in the sentence: 8 start, 9 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Deflects
- In this selection, "deflects" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 21.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, battery, puck, star, behind, wide and blame stand out and add context to how "deflects" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include the battery deflects the needle and 6 a1 deflects the puck. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "deflects" sits close to words such as aachen, abayomi and abbots, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with deflects
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
His effort deflects wide. (4 words)
Instead, the reality star deflects the blame to those around her. (11 words)
Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha deflects blame for delayed Giyani water project, citing lack of responsibility. (15 words)
LA Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy, left, deflects the ball against the Los Angeles FC during the second half of an MLS soccer match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Thursday, July 4, 2024. (36 words)
In this application, the charging of the battery deflects the needle to one side of the scale (commonly, the right side) and the discharging of the battery deflects the needle to the other side. (34 words)
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin, rght, deflects a puck hit by the Kings’ Carl Grundstrom (91) during the second period on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena. (28 words)
Ogbonna goes flying in to block and deflects it behind but Aguero wants a penalty! (15 words)
Example sentences (20)
In this application, the charging of the battery deflects the needle to one side of the scale (commonly, the right side) and the discharging of the battery deflects the needle to the other side.
Foden feeds Palmer on the right and he takes a touch to shoot, Great block from Timber who deflects the effort over the bar.
If the puck deflects in off your skate with a “distinct kicking motion,” by the NHL rulebook, it’s no goal.
Instead, the reality star deflects the blame to those around her.
New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin, rght, deflects a puck hit by the Kings’ Carl Grundstrom (91) during the second period on Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Pointing the finger at the police deflects some of the blame but it doesn't address the real problem.
The Earth’s atmosphere deflects most sunlight and other harmful light with its air layers of differing densities.
Anaheim Ducks center Bo Groulx (24) deflects a shot against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Jan.
Buffalo Sabres goaltender Devon Levi deflects a shot during the second period of their game against the Kings on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena.
Garnacho moves infield with purpose and hits a long-range shot that deflects behind for a corner.
His effort deflects wide.
LA Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy, left, deflects the ball against the Los Angeles FC during the second half of an MLS soccer match at the Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, Calif. on Thursday, July 4, 2024.
Limpopo Premier Stan Mathabatha deflects blame for delayed Giyani water project, citing lack of responsibility.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury deflects a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Kings, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Los Angeles.
The Coriolis effect deflects the air and is essential for creating the spinning motion of the hurricane.
They have a corner, and Xhaka’s header deflects off Szoboszlai and forces Gulácsi to make a sharp reflex save at his near post.
According to Rule 87 A.R. 6: "A1 deflects the puck above four feet when contact is made with A1's stick.
When he finally offers to describe what Lorne is “really like” to the reader, he deflects yet again: “Solid build.
Grand Forks Central goalie Aaron Nielsen deflects a shot by East Grand Forks Senior High forward Nathaniel Emery (15) during the teams' game Jan.
Ogbonna goes flying in to block and deflects it behind but Aguero wants a penalty!
Common combinations with deflects
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- deflects the 14×
- deflects shot 5×
- and deflects 4×
- deflects off 3×
- battery deflects 2×
- deflects in 2×
- deflects some 2×
- effort deflects 2×
- deflects wide 2×
- it deflects 2×