repositing

present participle of reposit
as in storing
to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability the radioactive waste will be stored on-site until it can be reposited elsewhere

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  • Sometimes the astronauts had to resort to their backup system, which is essentially storing stuff in tubes.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 June 2026
  • In 2024, the company completed construction of a massive $28 million secure depository on East State Street in downtown Eagle for storing gold and silver to rival the likes of Fort Knox.
    Kevin Fixler June 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
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  • Taken together, the two measures highlight a growing tension in a state that prides itself on stewardship of the environment, as policymakers aim to protect threatened or endangered animals while also keeping people, pets and livestock safe.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
  • Studies found little real difference, but the new patent was an effective tool for keeping generics at bay and continuing to collect monopoly profits.
    Wayne T Brough, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
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“Repositing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repositing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

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