re·po·si·tion
ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən 
repositioned; repositioning; repositions
1
: to change the position of
2
: to revise the marketing strategy for (a product or a company) so as to increase sales
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Verb
she repositioned the wood before taking another swing with the ax
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David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Flight cancellations are expected to return to near-normal levels on Tuesday, although full recovery will take several days as carriers work to reposition aircraft and crews.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
While the issue was not resolved during Tuesday’s hearing, the judge at one point ordered a still photographer to be repositioned after concerns from Robinson’s lawyers about how he would be photographed, which could endanger his right to a fair trial.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The success of our larger flagship boutique formats and recent repositions reinforce the value of creating immersive experiences in select markets.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
Flight cancellations are expected to return to near-normal levels on Tuesday, although full recovery will take several days as carriers work to reposition aircraft and crews.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
The footage shows the NYPD officer repositioning himself in the home's vestibule and closing the door between himself and the living room.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
While the issue was not resolved during Tuesday’s hearing, the judge at one point ordered a still photographer to be repositioned after concerns from Robinson’s lawyers about how he would be photographed, which could endanger his right to a fair trial.
—Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Reposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reposition. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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reposition
transitive verb
re·po·si·tion
ˌrē-pə-ˈzish-ən
: to return to or place in a normal or proper position
reposition a dislocated shoulder
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