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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Recent Examples of repositioning
Notably, these brands have prioritized the Thonburi riverside over traditional central Bangkok locations, with IconSiam functioning as a global business and lifestyle hub and reflecting Siam Piwat’s success in repositioning Thonburi to stand alongside established prime districts.
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Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
Fuel budgets, repositioning costs, itinerary planning.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2026
The collection arrives as Lee is in the process of repositioning its presence in the market.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
The Broncos still have almost two months of pre-draft meetings to conduct and tape to grind, but their areas of interest are slightly clearer, afteeir Payton made clear Denver will take a hard look at repositioning itself at linebacker, running back and tight end.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
While traditional facelifts merely tighten the skin in a superficial manner, deep-plane procedures can now reorganize the underlying structure of the face, repositioning muscles, fat pads, and ligaments in a labile system of roving features.
—Patrick R. Crowley, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Budget-conscious travelers should consider a repositioning cruise.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Over time, Don and Joey stepped into leadership roles, guiding the organization through cycles of acquiring, improving, and repositioning facilities.
—William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Far easier than repositioning a city’s entire economic foundation.
—Stuart Loren, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
Fuel budgets, repositioning costs, itinerary planning.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2026
The collection arrives as Lee is in the process of repositioning its presence in the market.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
The Broncos still have almost two months of pre-draft meetings to conduct and tape to grind, but their areas of interest are slightly clearer, afteeir Payton made clear Denver will take a hard look at repositioning itself at linebacker, running back and tight end.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
While traditional facelifts merely tighten the skin in a superficial manner, deep-plane procedures can now reorganize the underlying structure of the face, repositioning muscles, fat pads, and ligaments in a labile system of roving features.
—Patrick R. Crowley, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Budget-conscious travelers should consider a repositioning cruise.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026
Over time, Don and Joey stepped into leadership roles, guiding the organization through cycles of acquiring, improving, and repositioning facilities.
—William Jones, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Far easier than repositioning a city’s entire economic foundation.
—Stuart Loren, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repositioning
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But all that extra work of closing off a building, safely relocating the colony, and sanitizing absolutely everything is worth it to save the bats, right?—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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But many of them might have already found that relocating to some countries, or obtaining a second passport in these places, has become harder over the last couple of years as these have tightened residency and descent rules.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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But with Friday’s 131-113 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Bulls were officially eliminated from postseason contention, removing the last sliver of competition from the final two-week stretch of the season.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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While action has been quick in removing Chávez’s name, there has been plenty of debate on how best to move forward.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Number 17 in the current THSB Private Large Schools rankings, Grace Prep could be moving up in that poll next week after a 4-3 victory over No 4 Fort Worth Christian earlier this week.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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With Mercury, Mars, the Sun, Saturn, and Neptune all moving through Aries this month, along with a new moon in your sign on April 17, the focus shifts decisively to your body, your appearance, and your desires.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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After a decade in which private credit lenders grew rapidly and took over a large share of financing for leveraged buyouts, signs of strain in that sector, along with easing bank rules, may now be shifting the balance.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Trump has also offered shifting war aims and timelines.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Initially, that rule applied only to players transferring for the first time.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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His mother, Evelyn Diaz, said her son was present at a meeting with school administrators where staff openly discussed transferring him out.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Repositioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repositioning. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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