as in relocating
to change the place or position of
she repositioned the wood before taking another swing with the ax
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The couple signed a multiyear deal with Netflix, reported to be worth $100 million after stepping back from their royal roles and relocating to her home state of California in 2020.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025 -
On Thursday, Waterloo Records announced that the iconic store will be changing ownership and relocating from 600 North Lamar Blvd in 2025 after 35 years of business at this location.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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Start by removing the old hardware using a screwdriver, saving the screws if needed, and clean the surface to remove any residue.—
Perri Ormont Blumberg,
Architectural Digest,
27 Dec. 2024
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The acids in toner can also act as chemical exfoliants, removing any extra dead skin cells or other debris that might build up.—
Amanda Svachula,
Health,
27 Dec. 2024
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New Ways of Getting Around In 2025, unique transportation options are shifting the way travelers explore the world.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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The combination of low humidity, dry fuels, and shifting winds has heightened the potential for spot fires and rapid expansion.—
Russell Lewis,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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Assad's departure also led analysts and government officials to claim that Russia may be transferring some of its military assets from Syria's Tartus naval base and Hmeimim air base to Libya.—
Hugh Cameron,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The particles are too small, however, to reflect the sun's heat-energy-transferring infrared light.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Repositioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repositioning. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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