repositing

Definition of repositingnext
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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  • For longer-lasting effects, consider grating the soap a few weeks in advance, storing it in a paper bag in a cool, dry, and ventilated place before using it.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Avoid storing them in an airtight container.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
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  • The Eagles seem intent on keeping DeJean at nickel.
    Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • But for the moment, with Russia and the military alliance at odds over Ukraine but not at war, pilots on both sides just watched and filmed each other — keeping their distance like wary tomcats with claws unsheathed, their missiles visible but not used.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Repositing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repositing. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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