reposition

[ree-puh-zish-uhn, rep-uh-] / ˌri pəˈzɪʃ ən, ˌrɛp ə- /

VERB

rearrange

Synonyms

STRONGEST

readjust reconstruct reorganize reshuffle revamp rework

STRONG

change order redistribute replace reset shift switch

Antonyms

STRONG

remain

VERB

shift

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alter change deviate drift move relocate remove ship shuffle transfer turn vary veer

STRONG

about-face budge cook dislocate displace disturb exchange fault flip-flop rearrange replace stir substitute swerve tack transmogrify transpose vacillate waffle yo-yo

WEAK

blow hot and cold bottom out change gears dial back do up hem and haw move around move over recalibrate swap places switch over turn around turn the corner turn the tables

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continue fix hold keep remain stay

STRONG

calm leave alone order

WEAK

deactivate stagnate

Example Sentences

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The company also needs to reposition its value perception as consumers become increasingly sensitive to prices.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

HubSpot is clearly still trying to reposition itself in a world where its business model is increasingly under threat.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

Sources indicated that executives are exploring a number of opportunities to "reposition" the business.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

“Cruising offers an advantage for an event like this because ships can reposition if there’s cloud cover,” said Rosemarie Reed, senior vice president of marketing for Cruises.com.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

I reposition Hector to be inside my jacket, zip it partly around him, and sit down next to Aurora and Bryce.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden

reposition

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