Synonyms of reposition

reposition

verb

ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən 

as in to remove

to change the place or position of

she repositioned the wood before taking another swing with the ax

Synonyms & Similar Words

• remove
• relocate
• move
• transfer
• shift
• disturb
• displace
• replace
• transport
• budge
• convey
• carry
• dislocate
• transpose
• haul
• transmit
• alter
• modify
• supplant
• drive
• revise
• supersede
• lug
• remodel
• cart
• vary
• rework
• transplant
• bear
• redo
• tote
• revamp
• refashion
• remake
• make over

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• stabilize
• secure
• set
• anchor
• fix
• freeze
• moor
• entrench
• embed
• root
• implant
• lodge
• ingrain

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of reposition

If the belt is broken, replace it instead of repositioning it. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026

In China, The Visible Hands is repositioning traditional crafts within the contemporary creative economy, offering women artisans a route to a stable income while preserving techniques and cultural narratives. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026

The first is to reposition sustainability within the business, treating it as a cross-functional capability embedded in strategy, planning and operations rather than a separate workstream. — Johannes Teyssen, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026

Fortunately for Najya, her parents intervened and poured resources into tutors and repositioned her to be on track for a brighter educational future. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026