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 footage shows the NYPD officer repositioning himself in the home's vestibule and closing the door between himself and the living room.
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Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
That's right—repositioning your furniture and trying out a new configuration can be super impactful, designer Natalie Howe says.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Luxury ski resorts such as Chamonix and Méribel are repositioning themselves as year-round lifestyle hubs, thanks to improved transport links, upgraded lifts and infrastructure, access to international schooling and a summer calendar packed with outdoor activities.
—Lysanne Currie, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Executives argued the near‑term pain is the price of repositioning the business for steadier footing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
American Airlines, which operates the majority of flights at Sky Harbor, is tracking the storm's path and taking steps such as repositioning aircraft and ensuring its key airports have enough crew resources and staff on hand.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Its reversible fingers allow either side to be used for grasping without repositioning the hand, simplifying complex tasks that would otherwise require wrist rotation or dual-hand coordination.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
The ship will launch in the Mediterranean in May 2027, before repositioning to its Miami homeport.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
For the past 10-plus years, Lv has been responsible for repositioning Shanghai Fashion Week as a key industry event and a major trade and ordering platform in Asia.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
That's right—repositioning your furniture and trying out a new configuration can be super impactful, designer Natalie Howe says.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026
Luxury ski resorts such as Chamonix and Méribel are repositioning themselves as year-round lifestyle hubs, thanks to improved transport links, upgraded lifts and infrastructure, access to international schooling and a summer calendar packed with outdoor activities.
—Lysanne Currie, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Executives argued the near‑term pain is the price of repositioning the business for steadier footing.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
American Airlines, which operates the majority of flights at Sky Harbor, is tracking the storm's path and taking steps such as repositioning aircraft and ensuring its key airports have enough crew resources and staff on hand.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Its reversible fingers allow either side to be used for grasping without repositioning the hand, simplifying complex tasks that would otherwise require wrist rotation or dual-hand coordination.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 21 Jan. 2026
The ship will launch in the Mediterranean in May 2027, before repositioning to its Miami homeport.
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 15 Jan. 2026
For the past 10-plus years, Lv has been responsible for repositioning Shanghai Fashion Week as a key industry event and a major trade and ordering platform in Asia.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repositioning
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Nezafati said the family is now considering closing the business permanently or relocating to Orange County, citing safety concerns.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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By 1945, with the All-America Football Conference planning to put a team in Cleveland, Reeves had his sights on relocating to Los Angeles or Dallas.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Repairs to the balcony included removing and replacing rotten support beams, according to an invoice from Ameridian.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Feb. 2026
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But research from both academics and conservative groups suggests removing undocumented immigrants from the census would shift only a handful of seats — not the sweeping advantage critics claim.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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The two-day road trip would also mark Guthrie’s first time moving away from home.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Where is Ellen DeGeneres moving now?—
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FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Executives at the show, which closes on Sunday, pointed to shifting alliances and tougher rhetoric from major powers as a catalyst for the trend.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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Finally, two Olympic torches were lit two Olympic cauldrons, in Milan and Cortina, their flames at the center of shape-shifting spheres.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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In contrast to the Republican focus on transferring wealth to billionaires and corporations, Democrats evaluate the economy based on how everyday people are doing.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Feb. 2026
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John Karlic, a 35-year-old student who lives in Burbank, said Saint Xavier was his first choice for transferring his Trinity credits.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Repositioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repositioning. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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