as in relocated
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 repositioned
Airlines are always making changes up until the boarding door closes, like adding off-duty crew members who need to be repositioned and allowing standby passengers to board planes that aren’t sold out.
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Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
In this context, her work extends beyond transactions, contributing to how collections are repositioned for new ownership and meaning.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Following Aqua Expeditions’ acquisition by Ponant, which took a majority stake in the company in 2025, the yacht has now been repositioned for a broader global role.
—Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
As part of the final phase of the One Kenmore Square redevelopment, the iconic sign will be reconstructed and repositioned 30 feet higher and 120 feet to the east.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
The companies that manage this well have repositioned it as a strategic capability—one that actively reallocates production, manages exposure across geographies and defends margin.
—Catherine Nekavand, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Investigators discovered the cameras were repositioned on two different occasions and accessed multiple times that were timestamped, the outlet reported.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In this arrangement, liberal arts education is increasingly repositioned around technical adaptation, workforce responsiveness, and industry-facing forms of applied knowledge.
—Dr. Timothy Scott, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Each needs to be berthed, unloaded and reloaded, refueled and repositioned as well as piloted in and out of a complex harbor.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
In this context, her work extends beyond transactions, contributing to how collections are repositioned for new ownership and meaning.
—Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 29 May 2026
Following Aqua Expeditions’ acquisition by Ponant, which took a majority stake in the company in 2025, the yacht has now been repositioned for a broader global role.
—Rachel Ingram, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
As part of the final phase of the One Kenmore Square redevelopment, the iconic sign will be reconstructed and repositioned 30 feet higher and 120 feet to the east.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
The companies that manage this well have repositioned it as a strategic capability—one that actively reallocates production, manages exposure across geographies and defends margin.
—Catherine Nekavand, Footwear News, 7 May 2026
Investigators discovered the cameras were repositioned on two different occasions and accessed multiple times that were timestamped, the outlet reported.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In this arrangement, liberal arts education is increasingly repositioned around technical adaptation, workforce responsiveness, and industry-facing forms of applied knowledge.
—Dr. Timothy Scott, Hartford Courant, 31 Mar. 2026
Each needs to be berthed, unloaded and reloaded, refueled and repositioned as well as piloted in and out of a complex harbor.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repositioned
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Bird baths should also be relocated away from your patio.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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Iran relocated their camp to Tijuana.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Eco effort While the property has removed single-use plastics from the guest rooms and spa, small single-use plastic water bottles are still prevalent throughout the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The papery outer layers are removed before consumption, helping reduce exposure.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
10 June 2026
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As many agencies have limited how noncitizens can qualify for programs — like housing subsidies or commercial trucking licenses — the SBA moved to do the same.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
12 June 2026
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Originally from Jackson, Mississippi, the cultural architect moved to Chicago to attend graduate school and receive a degree in computational sociology.—
Britt Julious,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The focus then shifted to her head.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The dynamic shifted in April 2025 after voters brought in newcomer Commissioner Richard Lara, and Kirk Menendez lost against Lago for mayor.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
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Now, Freeman — who recently transferred from the MLS’ Orlando City to the LaLiga club Villarreal — could now complement Dest on the right side of the field with his athleticism.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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When essential systems rely heavily on external digital environments, countries and institutions may face limitations in how data is governed, accessed, protected or transferred during periods of disruption or regulatory change.—
Ekramy El Zaghat,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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“Repositioned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repositioned. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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