as in to remove
to change the place or position of
she repositioned the wood before taking another swing with the ax
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Recent Examples of reposition
While the album presents as a splatter painting on the first pass, Bieber is threading a precarious needle throughout SWAG, repositioning himself in pop and R&B without making a screeching left turn away from the church pop of Justice and the wife-guy trap of 2020’s Changes.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 14 July 2025
For instance, the United States has repositioned warships and military aircraft in the Middle East, according to news reports.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
With back-to-back itineraries, repositioning cruises, and even full-time cruise residencies now available, setting sail for long periods of time is becoming an increasingly popular (and surprisingly affordable) option.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Even so, Camp Mystic never had to reposition these cabins.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 14 July 2025
For instance, the United States has repositioned warships and military aircraft in the Middle East, according to news reports.
—Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
With back-to-back itineraries, repositioning cruises, and even full-time cruise residencies now available, setting sail for long periods of time is becoming an increasingly popular (and surprisingly affordable) option.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Even so, Camp Mystic never had to reposition these cabins.
—John Seabrook, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reposition
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Kennedy has removed the 17 experts on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, replacing them with an anti-vaccine cadre of seven mostly unqualified individuals.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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In an attempt to simplify its offerings, OpenAI had initially removed all previous AI models from ChatGPT when GPT-5 launched on August 7, forcing users to adopt the new model without warning.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
13 Aug. 2025
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The partnership is relocating squirrels from the Dakotas into the northwest portion of Indiana.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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The Prince and Princess of Wales are relocating from what’s been their home for the last few years, Adelaide Cottage, to a new location, Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Aug. 2025
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Mederos had been more over the top, but the Angels moved his arm down about 10 degrees.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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As hundreds of National Guard troops deployed on Tuesday in the nation's capital, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said homeless people in Washington, D.C., who refuse to move into shelters will face prosecution or fines.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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Washington’s deadlock has created a tectonic shift transferring power — and the locus for activity — back to the regions.—
Russell Hancock,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ruth, who was being treated for an eating disorder, was transferred to the location in October 2021, per the BBC.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The demographic landscape of Crimea shifted significantly under Russian rule.—
Mark Temnycky,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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That decision has now come after two weeks of practices and as the Fighting Irish, like most teams around the country, shift from training camp to game preparation.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Reposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reposition. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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