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Definitions

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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“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

You still have time to reposition your portfolio.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Which means you still have time to reposition.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Researchers can also reposition damaged DNA inside the nucleus to test how its location influences repair.

From Science Daily • Nov. 23, 2025

Williams rushed to get the water going and to reposition his engines, but it was too late.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.