as in to remove
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 reposition
Football is a core part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, a sweeping plan to diversify its economy away from oil revenues and reposition the kingdom as a global cultural and commercial hub.
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Mavis Mook, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
Later, after the boat was repositioned, Conrad went in next with an underwater scooter.
—David Chiu, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The fridge slide gets repositioned to the right-side hatch, which won't be as convenient when preparing meals but should prompt fun games like over-trailer veggie toss.
—New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2025
Popeyes has now repositioned the product as a game-day option meant to boost shareability and repeat visits during football season, which is historically a period when quick-service chains pursue promotional offers and limited-time menu refreshes to drive traffic.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
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Mavis Mook, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2025
Later, after the boat was repositioned, Conrad went in next with an underwater scooter.
—David Chiu, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The fridge slide gets repositioned to the right-side hatch, which won't be as convenient when preparing meals but should prompt fun games like over-trailer veggie toss.
—New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2025
Popeyes has now repositioned the product as a game-day option meant to boost shareability and repeat visits during football season, which is historically a period when quick-service chains pursue promotional offers and limited-time menu refreshes to drive traffic.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reposition
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That deal was struck in lieu of a retaliatory capital tax on foreign investors that was passed in the House version of the bill but was later removed by the Senate.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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The latest ruling for Google in the company's antitrust case will likely remove any overhang for Alphabet shares, Piper Sandler wrote Thursday.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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The 27-year-old will relocate to Paris, SJ’s sister publication WWD reported, to oversee the creative side of shoes, leather goods and accessories.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
19 Sep. 2025
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Seydoux will lead the cast in the role of a renowned pianist who, after relocating with her family to the countryside, uncovers a life-shattering truth that forces her to confront the complexities of love, trust, and deception.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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Sacramento State, which was denied in a bid to move up to FBS over the summer, came back from an early deficit to beat Mercyhurst, with Damian Henderson II running for 98 yards and three touchdowns on 12 carries.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Trump has a long history of moving from one tactic to another, like an ape branching between trees.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Many successful professionals combine multiple approaches—starting with community college, transferring to four-year schools, adding certifications, or launching businesses alongside traditional employment.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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That dream never manifested, and eventually, the republican government’s international legitimacy was transferred to the surging mainland.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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China's export mix is shifting.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, with policy in restrictive territory, the baseline outlook and the shifting balance of risks may warrant adjusting our policy stance.—
Adeola Adeosun
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Reposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reposition. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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