as in relocating
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 repositioning
The Broncos still have almost two months of pre-draft meetings to conduct and tape to grind, but their areas of interest are slightly clearer, afteeir Payton made clear Denver will take a hard look at repositioning itself at linebacker, running back and tight end.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
While traditional facelifts merely tighten the skin in a superficial manner, deep-plane procedures can now reorganize the underlying structure of the face, repositioning muscles, fat pads, and ligaments in a labile system of roving features.
—Patrick R. Crowley, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Budget-conscious travelers should consider a repositioning cruise.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Over time, Don and Joey stepped into leadership roles, guiding the organization through cycles of acquiring, improving, and repositioning facilities.
—William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Far easier than repositioning a city’s entire economic foundation.
—Stuart Loren, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The robots also mastered high-speed cluster repositioning at speeds of 4 meters per second.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Besides the pledge to increase defense spending, the defense chiefs said their countries are taking concrete steps to improve readiness and deterrence, with Britian building six new munitions factories and Germany repositioning troops near its eastern border.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Indeed, Alami and Chraibi are part of a wave repositioning Morocco’s film industry as an international creative partner, not merely a service provider.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
While traditional facelifts merely tighten the skin in a superficial manner, deep-plane procedures can now reorganize the underlying structure of the face, repositioning muscles, fat pads, and ligaments in a labile system of roving features.
—Patrick R. Crowley, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Budget-conscious travelers should consider a repositioning cruise.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Over time, Don and Joey stepped into leadership roles, guiding the organization through cycles of acquiring, improving, and repositioning facilities.
—William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Far easier than repositioning a city’s entire economic foundation.
—Stuart Loren, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
The robots also mastered high-speed cluster repositioning at speeds of 4 meters per second.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Feb. 2026
Besides the pledge to increase defense spending, the defense chiefs said their countries are taking concrete steps to improve readiness and deterrence, with Britian building six new munitions factories and Germany repositioning troops near its eastern border.
—Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 16 Feb. 2026
Indeed, Alami and Chraibi are part of a wave repositioning Morocco’s film industry as an international creative partner, not merely a service provider.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repositioning
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Smith said Microsoft is employing electricians who are commuting from as far as 75 miles away from their job sites—or even temporarily relocating to fill roles.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Since fighting began Saturday morning, hospitals nationwide have restructured operations, relocating patients underground to maintain functionality.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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When removing the 3% annual increase cities and counties were already allowed, the cap amounted to a 5% budget increase from growth.—
Mark Dee
March 6,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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There are several organic methods for removing these persistent weeds, and some are more effective than others.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
7 Mar. 2026
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Kiwis moving abroad is not uncommon, and more Kiwis generally are choosing to leave than before; in the year ending November 2025, almost 122,000 people emigrated, a 4% jump from the previous year and higher than a previous spike in 2012.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Ultimately, what this study’s findings highlight is that planning for a slow-moving, politically contentious issue like sea-level rise, one that doesn’t have the immediacy of a wildfire or an earthquake, is complex and constantly evolving.—
Marcos Magaña,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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At a time when thousands of local newspapers across the nation have folded in the face of plummeting web traffic, advertising losses and shifting reader habits, the rebirth of a community news outlet is rare.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The visuals of erupting volcanoes, shifting mountain ranges, and ocean expansion all feature heavily as well—and will probably be what half of my family remembers most about the series.—
Alex Shoemaker,
Parents,
6 Mar. 2026
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As someone who frequently spends weekends on the lake or traveling to and from children’s sporting tournaments, durable products that can withstand transferring from the truck to the boat and everywhere in between are necessary.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Coaching staffs don’t have to worry anymore about players transferring after spring practice.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Repositioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repositioning. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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