repositioning

verb

Definition of repositioningnext
present participle of reposition
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 Synonyms for repositioning
  1. relocating
  2. removing
  3. shifting
  4. transferring
Verb
  • 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
Definition of relocating
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of removing
Verb
  • New Ways of Getting Around In 2025, unique transportation options are shifting the way travelers explore the world.
    Caroline Tell, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • 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
Definition of shifting
Verb
  • 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
  • The particles are too small, however, to reflect the sun's heat-energy-transferring infrared light.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of transferring
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