reposition

verb

ˌrē-pə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce reposition (audio)
Definition of repositionnext
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 To further support operations, the United States also repositioned the Fort Lauderdale, a large amphibious landing ship, off Venezuela’s Caribbean coast to serve as a mobile command post. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026 And the cloud infrastructure layer—particularly the developer-facing platforms that compete with hyperscalers like AWS, Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure—is quietly repositioning around this shift. — Arthur Mouratov, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 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. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Now, with the recent release of the MPC One G2, MPC Live III Retro, and MPC Key 37 G2, Akai has repositioned itself as a conduit between producers and musicians of all ages, with products built for the past, present, and future. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for reposition
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reposition
  1. remove
  2. relocate
  3. move
  4. transfer
  5. shift
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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.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Residents objected to removing trees and other construction activities.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of remove
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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.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
  • 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.
    — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026
Definition of relocate
Verb
  • To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.
    — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of move
Verb
  • If someone is affected by heat, immediately transfer them to a cool and shaded area.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
Definition of transfer
Verb
  • Here is another example in the opening 45 minutes, where Brazil’s midfield is shifted over to the near side to condense the space around Morocco.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • The Facebook page shifted to a private setting to create a more intimate space.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of shift

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“Reposition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reposition. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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