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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The son of Lakers star LeBron James, he was reassigned to the G League this week ahead of the NBA team’s four-game trip.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
He was reassigned to a non-patrol position while his case goes through the court system.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
President José Raúl Mulino reaffirmed the country's sovereignty over the canal and soon after canceled two major contracts with Chinese firms, reassigning them to American companies.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
With Wilking Rodríguez reassigned to minor league camp on Sunday, Yoendrys Gómez, Brent Headrick and Yerry De Los Santos are the remaining internal candidates for the Bombers’ pen.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
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Khobi Price, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
He was reassigned to a non-patrol position while his case goes through the court system.
—Katie Langford, The Denver Post, 25 Mar. 2025
President José Raúl Mulino reaffirmed the country's sovereignty over the canal and soon after canceled two major contracts with Chinese firms, reassigning them to American companies.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
With Wilking Rodríguez reassigned to minor league camp on Sunday, Yoendrys Gómez, Brent Headrick and Yerry De Los Santos are the remaining internal candidates for the Bombers’ pen.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Reassign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reassign. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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