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
Merino was constantly repositioning himself in anticipation of where the cross was likely to come from.
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Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
The threat levels — and threats themselves — have evolved
The Bulletin has repositioned the clock hands 26 times since 1947.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025
This window of opportunity reflects a strategic push by banks to reposition themselves, amidst fluctuating markets and political shifts.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
Trump has rhetorically repositioned the US law banning TikTok as a big business opportunity.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
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Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
The threat levels — and threats themselves — have evolved
The Bulletin has repositioned the clock hands 26 times since 1947.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 29 Jan. 2025
This window of opportunity reflects a strategic push by banks to reposition themselves, amidst fluctuating markets and political shifts.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 28 Jan. 2025
Trump has rhetorically repositioned the US law banning TikTok as a big business opportunity.
—Brian Stelter, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reposition
Verb
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Trump, however, issued an executive order on his first day in office removing U.S. coastal waters from offshore wind development.—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration has begun acting on its worthy goal of removing aliens who support Hamas -- its jihadist terror and its antisemitism.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
10 Mar. 2025
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In 2024, the darkroom relocated to a brand-new facility at 334 Himrod Street in Bushwick.—
Molly Peck,
USA TODAY,
4 Mar. 2025
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The two special needs preschool programs for students with disabilities at Silver Shores would relocate to Panther Run Elementary in Pembroke Pines.—
Jimena Tavel,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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Re-signing two of their own free agents, defensive tackle Kevin Givens and running back Patrick Taylor Jr., to one-year deals didn’t move the enthusiasm needle much, either.—
Matt Barrows,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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In each of the past two seasons, the Patriots have moved Onwenu from guard to tackle to stem the bleeding in pass protection.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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Before transferring to join Clemson’s inaugural gymnastics program, Clark was also a star at Utah State University.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Bond spent two seasons with Alabama before transferring to Texas for the 2024 season.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Seven weeks after Vista Medical Center East placed 69 administrative and ancillary personnel on a six-week furlough to stem the flow of red ink, those workers remain sidelined as the hospital shifts its focus in search of profitability.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2025
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The Need For Speed In Modern Business Markets evolve quickly, driven by technological advances, shifting customer expectations and global disruptions.—
Heather Rosenow,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Reposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reposition. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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