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

The helicopter landed at a private airstrip near the 200 block of McVoid Road and was repositioning to refuel when one of its blades hit a tree, officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety told WFAA. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 July 2026

Hubble may have much greater sensitivity and capture more crisp images than Swift, but the large space telescope can take one or two days to reposition itself to point at a target of interest, Cenko said. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

Bäte’s response has been to try to reposition Allianz as more of an ally to its customers, by using its negotiating power to get hospitals, body shops, and spare parts manufacturers to lower the prices of medical treatments and car repairs. — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 3 July 2026

The authors recommend using larger containers for medium to large specimens to reduce cleaning time and the need to reposition them frequently. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026