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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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

While U.S. officials said they were still working out details, they said that the larger aim wasn’t to reposition forces within Europe but to allocate them to the Western Hemisphere and the Indo-Pacific.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

CalMac has been forced to reposition multiple vessels on its island routes and said plans were "under constant review".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

You still have time to reposition your portfolio.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

With the push of a button, the bed started to reposition, which meant my body started to reposition, which meant...ooooouch!

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds

reposition

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