REPOSED Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb (1)

past tense of repose

as in hid

to remain out of sight a little-explored region beneath which vast mineral reserves are said to repose

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as in rested

to refrain from labor or exertion reposed in the Caribbean sun, enjoying her break from the world of work

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reposed

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past tense of repose

as in handed

to put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another the Constitution reposes the power to declare war to Congress, and to that body alone

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Ashley Luxe Calden Boucle 5-Piece Modular Sectional The sofa purchase to end all sofa purchases, this is the exact sectional Steinfeld reposed on (and destroyed) in her playful Ashley campaign ads. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

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But trouble lurked in a left-field box seat — and at shortstop.

— Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Former landlords lurked in bushes or on roofs or waited in cars outside our home.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of lurked

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In an increasingly complicated world, those entrusted with power seem less able—or willing—than ever to take on the threats that loom.

— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 22 Oct. 2026
For a lot of the people at that desk, this is the first job anyone has entrusted them with.

— Zaharia-Gabriel Sidere, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of entrusted

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My entire goal was to stay as relaxed as possible and let the contractions keep doing the work—an extremely challenging task as the intensity continued to build.

— Trinity Mouzon Wofford, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
Silhouettes are becoming more considered, with wide-leg, barrel and relaxed straight fits driving demand.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of relaxed

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General admission floor tickets could not be transferred and could be resold only at face value, a rule meant to curb scalping.

— James LaForge, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Any unspent money would remain in the fund for the benefit of families with newborns and could not be transferred to other city purposes.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of transferred

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Rocket Lab was supposed to have a satellite on standby to go up and inspect True Anomaly’s spacecraft, ready to launch on short notice once military officials gave the order.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2026
Additionally, prosecutors allege Rincker gave Alvarez a 12-gauge pump action shotgun, Jamioles said.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 23 June 2026

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