Definition of repositnext
as in to store
to place somewhere for safekeeping or ready availability the radioactive waste will be stored on-site until it can be reposited elsewhere

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  • Among the few thousand photographs stored in the house, Djena appeared in fewer than forty.
    Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • The vineyard is currently leased to a local winemaker, offering a hands-off approach to production, though the resulting vintages can be stored in the home’s custom wine cellar, which accommodates up to 1,880 bottles.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 18 May 2026
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  • The show gives the 11-year-old book a modern polish but keeps the slow-burn journey of lust and love.
    Jennifer McClellan, USA Today, 17 May 2026
  • Duff said that while lawmakers largely supported the provision and wanted to see state tourism dollars increase, it was left out due to funding concerns and needing to keep the state’s budget balanced.
    P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026
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“Reposit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reposit. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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