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
Regent Seven Seas Galveston Cruises Travelers looking for a true luxury cruise will want to set sail with Regent Seven Seas Cruises, which has two round-trip cruises from Galveston in 2026, and a repositioning cruise from Galveston to Miami at the end of this year.
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Megan Dubois,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Outside the vehicle, Zoox enlarged and repositioned its bidirectional reflectors, which help passengers and others identify the vehicle's front and rear.
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Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The brand, which will see the first collection by Mulier early next year, is progressively repositioning toward full-price sales, higher quality and improved depth of the offer.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Let the soil in your garden dry out before watering again, clear up any drainage problems, and reposition any bird baths or other water fixtures.
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Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
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Megan Dubois,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Outside the vehicle, Zoox enlarged and repositioned its bidirectional reflectors, which help passengers and others identify the vehicle's front and rear.
—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
The brand, which will see the first collection by Mulier early next year, is progressively repositioning toward full-price sales, higher quality and improved depth of the offer.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
Let the soil in your garden dry out before watering again, clear up any drainage problems, and reposition any bird baths or other water fixtures.
—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for reposition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reposition
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Three of the reports stemmed from consumers swallowing the metal pieces and seeking medical treatment to remove them from their digestive tract or throat, the agency said.
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Residents objected to removing trees and other construction activities.
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They can also be used to keep the satellite in orbit over the years, or potentially relocate the satellite later down the line.
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However, Archie has remained largely out of the public eye since Meghan and Harry stepped back from their royal roles in 2020 and relocated to California.
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To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
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The sprawling northern territories clear to the Rocky Mountains and beyond transferred to Mexican control.
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Hayden Schuler has transferred from Sierra Canyon.
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The border shifted and changed hands here at least four times in the 19th century and a fifth time in the 20th, tugged south by war and treaty, peace talks and purchases.
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While shows like these still exist (Dora even got a modern reboot) Gen Alpha has shifted their viewing habits almost entirely online.
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“Reposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reposition. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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