as in relocating
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 repositioning
The brand is now repositioning itself as a lifestyle rewards program that goes beyond rewarding expenditures on rent to include broader housing expenses like mortgages.
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Katherine Fan, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
In Summary With the heat dome repositioning itself rather than disappearing entirely, forecasters are warning many Americans to prepare for rapid temperature changes and active storm systems that are likely to define the start of April.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Notably, these brands have prioritized the Thonburi riverside over traditional central Bangkok locations, with IconSiam functioning as a global business and lifestyle hub and reflecting Siam Piwat’s success in repositioning Thonburi to stand alongside established prime districts.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
Fuel budgets, repositioning costs, itinerary planning.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2026
The collection arrives as Lee is in the process of repositioning its presence in the market.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Costs include deploying over 100 aircraft, the use of Tomahawk missiles, over 1,000 airstrikes and repositioning troops around the region, the group said.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 3 Mar. 2026
The Broncos still have almost two months of pre-draft meetings to conduct and tape to grind, but their areas of interest are slightly clearer, afteeir Payton made clear Denver will take a hard look at repositioning itself at linebacker, running back and tight end.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
While traditional facelifts merely tighten the skin in a superficial manner, deep-plane procedures can now reorganize the underlying structure of the face, repositioning muscles, fat pads, and ligaments in a labile system of roving features.
—Patrick R. Crowley, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Katherine Fan, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
In Summary With the heat dome repositioning itself rather than disappearing entirely, forecasters are warning many Americans to prepare for rapid temperature changes and active storm systems that are likely to define the start of April.
—Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Notably, these brands have prioritized the Thonburi riverside over traditional central Bangkok locations, with IconSiam functioning as a global business and lifestyle hub and reflecting Siam Piwat’s success in repositioning Thonburi to stand alongside established prime districts.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
Fuel budgets, repositioning costs, itinerary planning.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2026
The collection arrives as Lee is in the process of repositioning its presence in the market.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Mar. 2026
Costs include deploying over 100 aircraft, the use of Tomahawk missiles, over 1,000 airstrikes and repositioning troops around the region, the group said.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 3 Mar. 2026
The Broncos still have almost two months of pre-draft meetings to conduct and tape to grind, but their areas of interest are slightly clearer, afteeir Payton made clear Denver will take a hard look at repositioning itself at linebacker, running back and tight end.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
While traditional facelifts merely tighten the skin in a superficial manner, deep-plane procedures can now reorganize the underlying structure of the face, repositioning muscles, fat pads, and ligaments in a labile system of roving features.
—Patrick R. Crowley, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repositioning
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But all that extra work of closing off a building, safely relocating the colony, and sanitizing absolutely everything is worth it to save the bats, right?—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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But many of them might have already found that relocating to some countries, or obtaining a second passport in these places, has become harder over the last couple of years as these have tightened residency and descent rules.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The president himself chose not to name a new full-time national security adviser after removing Mike Waltz, who had included a journalist in supposedly secure communications regarding military action.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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Redick had said that the team considered removing Doncic, who suffered his hamstring strain in the third quarter against Oklahoma City, and Reaves at halftime.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The average retirement age declined steadily in America for decades until around 1990, when the average started moving up again.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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According to Nicole Wegman of Ring Concierge, trends are shifting toward bold bands, distinctive settings, dual-band designs, and colorful gemstones that add personality and a modern twist.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The education ministry will issue guidelines for schools starting Sunday, with options such as adjusting timetables and shifting to online classes being considered.—
Max Burman,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Trailing 9-0 after three innings prevented anything that happened in Scottsdale or Toronto from transferring over.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Repositioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repositioning. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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