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
For instance, the two-hour guideline for repositioning a patient may depend on how often the patient moves on their own or their nutrition, said Sungmee Park, a principal research scientist with the material science and engineering school.
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Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The family also purchased the Beach Breeze Inn in Falmouth approximately one year ago, continuing a steady pattern of acquiring and repositioning historic coastal properties.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Empty legs are repositioning flights that would otherwise fly without passengers—and thus are heavily discounted (typically around 50% or less) compared to normal charter rates.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s a major step toward repositioning the structures down the line.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Most repositioning cruises take place during the shoulder seasons, primarily spring and fall, when ships move between summer and winter homeports.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 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
Roni Robbins, AJC.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The family also purchased the Beach Breeze Inn in Falmouth approximately one year ago, continuing a steady pattern of acquiring and repositioning historic coastal properties.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Empty legs are repositioning flights that would otherwise fly without passengers—and thus are heavily discounted (typically around 50% or less) compared to normal charter rates.
—Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
That’s a major step toward repositioning the structures down the line.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026
Most repositioning cruises take place during the shoulder seasons, primarily spring and fall, when ships move between summer and winter homeports.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 3 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repositioning
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While relocating to Florida has its benefits—great weather, a large retirement community, and tax benefits—Investopedia notes that the state experiences hurricanes, and real estate insurance and air conditioning costs tend to be higher.—
Dobrina Zhekova,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The developer, Village, and CTA are exploring options for temporarily relocating the CTA’s operations within the mall area, while Pace service will be rerouted as needed.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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This would be achieved by making the flying experience less like an airplane and more like an automobile, including replacing mechanical control linkages with fly-by-wire systems, even removing the traditional rudder pedals.—
David Szondy
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Experts recommend removing outdated tags before each trip and using airline apps or tracking devices for better visibility.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Step back, limit input, and process what’s coming up before moving forward with clearer boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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April 19 guest commentary The recent commentary on the Colorado Connector rail service was supportive of moving ahead.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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By evening, disruptive Uranus enters Gemini, shifting conversations, decisions, and how information moves through your world.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Tibbetts went to high school at Jefferson before transferring to a school in Sioux Falls as a junior.—
Annie Costabile,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Before transferring to Texas A&M, Onyedim was a teammate of Denver’s Eyioma Uwazurike at Iowa State.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Repositioning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repositioning. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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