as in relocated
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 repositioned
Today, many flex projects have been scraped, converted to logistics buildings, or repositioned for other uses.
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Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Their visit followed reports that the Pentagon had repositioned ten F-35 fighter jets to the island amid escalating tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
And there have been subtle signs in recent years that India has gradually repositioned itself more toward the United States and Europe.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Swift repositioned her music, gained more control over her content, and signalled the future direction the business would take.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Later, after the boat was repositioned, Conrad went in next with an underwater scooter.
—David Chiu, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The fridge slide gets repositioned to the right-side hatch, which won't be as convenient when preparing meals but should prompt fun games like over-trailer veggie toss.
—New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2025
Popeyes has now repositioned the product as a game-day option meant to boost shareability and repeat visits during football season, which is historically a period when quick-service chains pursue promotional offers and limited-time menu refreshes to drive traffic.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Palmer’s withdrawal at half-time prompted a reshuffle, and Estevao was repositioned as the No 10 in his stead.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 20 Sep. 2025
Their visit followed reports that the Pentagon had repositioned ten F-35 fighter jets to the island amid escalating tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 8 Sep. 2025
And there have been subtle signs in recent years that India has gradually repositioned itself more toward the United States and Europe.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
Swift repositioned her music, gained more control over her content, and signalled the future direction the business would take.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025
Later, after the boat was repositioned, Conrad went in next with an underwater scooter.
—David Chiu, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The fridge slide gets repositioned to the right-side hatch, which won't be as convenient when preparing meals but should prompt fun games like over-trailer veggie toss.
—New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2025
Popeyes has now repositioned the product as a game-day option meant to boost shareability and repeat visits during football season, which is historically a period when quick-service chains pursue promotional offers and limited-time menu refreshes to drive traffic.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Palmer’s withdrawal at half-time prompted a reshuffle, and Estevao was repositioned as the No 10 in his stead.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repositioned
Verb
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The Michigander was created by a cocktail bartender Jason Schiffer, who grew up in the Midwest and relocated to Southern California and in the process missed having true seasons.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
27 Sep. 2025
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Prolific Prep has relocated from Napa, California, to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this school year.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The woman died shortly after being removed from the car.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
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Earlier this year, Ohio's Republican lawmakers tried to eliminate an effort that would have allowed children to remain on Medicaid until their fourth birthdays, regardless of changes in circumstances that would have otherwise removed them from the health insurance program.—
Jessie Balmert,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Scheffler and partner Russell Henley moved along to what would end as a 3&2 defeat, while MacIntyre blew kisses at the crowd.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Tropical Storm Imelda moved over the Bahamas on Sunday, bringing heavy rain and tropical-storm-force winds to the region as watches and warnings from the National Weather Service (NWS) and National Hurricane Center (NHC) remained in effect for parts of the Bahamas and the east coast of Florida.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Affleck, who wore a face mask while delivering her remarks, then shifted her focus to COVID-19 and long-term health concerns.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Dan Ponder, a political science professor at Drury University in Springfield, Missouri, said that as the state has shifted to the right, the GOP primary, rather than the general election, is now the real contest for statewide office.—
Jeremy Kohler,
ProPublica,
24 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ultra-creamy varieties like triple-crème or goat cheese can be stored in their original packaging or transferred to cheese paper, wax paper, or parchment paper, with a damp paper towel at the bottom to help retain freshness.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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Authorities said the suspect will be transferred to the Southport Police Department for questioning, with assistance from the State Bureau of Investigation.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Repositioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repositioned. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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