as in relocates
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 repositions
By moving fluidly between his personal studio space, traditional sonic structures, and participatory environments, Togar repositions sound as both a substance and a form of social mobilization.
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Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
The patient is put under anesthesia while a surgeon repositions fragmented bones with plates and screws.
—Katheryn Houghton, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The older woman repositions herself.
—Weike Wang, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
This chunk play against Pitt stands out because of the way Klubnik repositions his base to give himself an extra half-second as the deep post develops.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Hung Duong, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
The patient is put under anesthesia while a surgeon repositions fragmented bones with plates and screws.
—Katheryn Houghton, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
The older woman repositions herself.
—Weike Wang, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
This chunk play against Pitt stands out because of the way Klubnik repositions his base to give himself an extra half-second as the deep post develops.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repositions
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The fuel shortages have also hurt tourism on the island, with some agencies canceling trips as the government shuts down some hotels and relocates tourists in an effort to save electricity.—
Andrea Rodriguez,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions trade group relocates from Alexandria, Virginia, to Orlando.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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The gentle formula removes dirt and product buildup with a mild lather without irritating the scalp.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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In fact, using automation tools removes much of the mental work that can make saving feel overwhelming in the first place.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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The victory also moves the Horned Frogs closer to a regular season Big 12 title as TCU sits a full game ahead of West Virginia (22-6, 12-4) and Baylor (23-6, 12-4) in the league standings with just two games remaining.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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Maybe when the sun moves, the players will accept a cap.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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However, for Rose Reese’s return also shifts attention back toward Rose’s postseason outlook.—
D’Joumbarey Moreau,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The team now shifts its focus to Sunday, when the Current will face the San Diego Wave at the Coachella Invitational.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The facility works closely with Hoover Dam and transfers power to the Los Angeles basin, McMahill said.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Feb. 2026
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The transfer shell game The problems compound when ICE transfers detainees without notice, a practice attorneys said is a kind of shell game designed to frustrate legal challenges.—
Ben Fenwick,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Repositions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repositions. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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