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
The acquisition is aimed at repositioning Asana as a platform for managing AI agents alongside human workers, at a moment when the company’s core business model is under intense pressure to adapt for the AI age.
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 29 May 2026
As part of the final phase of the One Kenmore Square redevelopment, the iconic sign will be reconstructed and repositioned 30 feet higher and 120 feet to the east.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Planting a flag in a new location is always a momentous moment for any brand—so when a house endeavors to reposition that pennant, suddenly things feel all the more significant.
—Ming Liu, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
Researchers also found that repositioning the light causes insects to stall mid-air and turn their bodies so that their backs face the light perpendicularly at all times.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
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Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 29 May 2026
As part of the final phase of the One Kenmore Square redevelopment, the iconic sign will be reconstructed and repositioned 30 feet higher and 120 feet to the east.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
Planting a flag in a new location is always a momentous moment for any brand—so when a house endeavors to reposition that pennant, suddenly things feel all the more significant.
—Ming Liu, Robb Report, 24 May 2026
Researchers also found that repositioning the light causes insects to stall mid-air and turn their bodies so that their backs face the light perpendicularly at all times.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reposition
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Escalante Sandoval then approached the parked van, removed a key concealed in the gas cap and backed it up, allowing a group of people to move three deep freezers from the van into the bed of the truck and load them with packages.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Nothing has been touched since the artist’s death in 2009 except for dust removed by a neighbor and caretaker.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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As a result of its complications, the team was forced to relocate its base camp from Arizona to Tijuana, Mexico.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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Originally destined for slaughter during the Eid al-Adha festival, the 1,500-pound animal was seized by authorities, spared sacrifice and relocated to the capital’s zoo, where keepers lavish it with care.—
al Emrun Garjon,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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That stands in contrast to the Nasdaq, which has already moved to fast-track SpaceX's inclusion in the Nasdaq 100 index, leading to concerns that new retail investors could become the cash cow of exit liquidity for legacy SpaceX shareholders.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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In the production, directed by Jo Bonney, Susanna arrives there before realizing what has happened, a scene change that moves briskly enough to surprise you in the audience too.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
5 June 2026
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Other students will transfer to two additional schools.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Everything learned can be transferred to ABB’s commercial charger installations.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Introducing a live-in partner too quickly can unintentionally shift that balance.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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According to a report by Channel 13, the Israeli army was surprised by the scale of the fire as well as Hezbollah's decision to shift its operational policy in response to the expansion of Israel’s ground operations beyond the Litani River.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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“Reposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reposition. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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