reassign
verb
re·as·sign
(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈsīn 
reassigned; reassigning; reassigns
: to assign (something or someone) again especially in a new or different way
… the department might have to add to its patrols by reassigning detectives to the street.—
Tony Plohetski
Tony Plohetski
reassignment
noun
plural reassignments
requested a dorm room reassignment
… district administrators will develop a survey and hold informational meetings with staff for their preferences before determining staff reassignments.
—Meghan Chua
Meghan Chua
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Two of the four spots assigned to this mission were reassigned to SpaceX Crew-11.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
In addition, key CDC vaccine scientists, including those responsible for overseeing data analysis and presentation vetting at ACIP meetings, have either resigned or been reassigned to other roles.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Officers reassigned Before submitting his resignation letter, Mager sent a letter to City Manager Terrence Moore and other officials on May 15 expressing concerns with the department’s current staffing levels and some consequences of it.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
The title of Russia’s civilizational enemy has been reassigned to the European Union.
—Andrew Ryvkin, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
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Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
In addition, key CDC vaccine scientists, including those responsible for overseeing data analysis and presentation vetting at ACIP meetings, have either resigned or been reassigned to other roles.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Officers reassigned Before submitting his resignation letter, Mager sent a letter to City Manager Terrence Moore and other officials on May 15 expressing concerns with the department’s current staffing levels and some consequences of it.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2025
The title of Russia’s civilizational enemy has been reassigned to the European Union.
—Andrew Ryvkin, The Atlantic, 16 June 2025
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“Reassign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassign. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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