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
Even so, Camp Mystic never had to reposition these cabins.
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John Seabrook, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
Both the Nimitz and the Carl Vinson were previously repositioned from the western Pacific to the Middle East.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
As the situation intensified, the videographer tried to reposition himself to catch it all on camera.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 15 July 2025
By reducing last-minute swaps and repositioning flights, the system can lower emissions, helping airlines meet environmental targets while saving money.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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John Seabrook, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
Both the Nimitz and the Carl Vinson were previously repositioned from the western Pacific to the Middle East.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
As the situation intensified, the videographer tried to reposition himself to catch it all on camera.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 15 July 2025
By reducing last-minute swaps and repositioning flights, the system can lower emissions, helping airlines meet environmental targets while saving money.
—Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for reposition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reposition
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Grinding the coffee coarsely expedites the filtering of the cold brew, while double-straining — first through a fine-mesh sieve, then through cheesecloth — removes even the finest sediment, as well as much of the oils, and produces the cleanest, brightest cup.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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Kennedy has removed the 17 experts on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, replacing them with an anti-vaccine cadre of seven mostly unqualified individuals.—
Judy Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s moves could scramble the economic trajectory of India, which until recently was seen as an alternative to China by American companies looking to relocate their manufacturing.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Sun can’t be relocated from Connecticut without approval from the WNBA and its Board of Governors, and the Globe reported that the league could force the Mohegan Tribe to sell to an in-state buyer.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
4 Aug. 2025
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Mederos had been more over the top, but the Angels moved his arm down about 10 degrees.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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The weakness occurs when data moves from one system to another and is left unencrypted.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Washington’s deadlock has created a tectonic shift transferring power — and the locus for activity — back to the regions.—
Russell Hancock,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ruth, who was being treated for an eating disorder, was transferred to the location in October 2021, per the BBC.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Here are a few ways to shift the conversation: Lead with insight, not infrastructure.—
Sean Nathaniel,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Having aired on Channel 4 for 30 years, produced out of Lime’s base near Liverpool, the show shifted last year to a digital-first strategy that sees eps air in full on YouTube.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Reposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reposition. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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