as in to move
to change the place or position of
those volumes have been relocated to the second floor of the library
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Recent Examples of relocate
The city of San Jose is relocating its largest watch party for Sunday’s World Cup matches – including for the match between Mexico and England – from San Pedro Square Market to Discovery Meadow and SAP Center.
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
High levels of regulation and low levels of downtown activity since the pandemic have forced many food trucks to relocate to the suburbs.
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Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
3 July 2026
The executive positions, however, will relocate to Rock Hill as part of the new headquarters campus.
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John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Klein is one of many residents who have relocated from outside Kansas City to live in One, Two or Three Light — often more than 75%, according to developer Cordish’s data, including those moving in from larger cities like Chicago or cities in Texas.
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Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
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Luis Melecio-Zambrano,
Mercury News,
3 July 2026
High levels of regulation and low levels of downtown activity since the pandemic have forced many food trucks to relocate to the suburbs.
—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
3 July 2026
The executive positions, however, will relocate to Rock Hill as part of the new headquarters campus.
—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
2 July 2026
Klein is one of many residents who have relocated from outside Kansas City to live in One, Two or Three Light — often more than 75%, according to developer Cordish’s data, including those moving in from larger cities like Chicago or cities in Texas.
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Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relocate
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To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
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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.
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Residents objected to removing trees and other construction activities.
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The sprawling northern territories clear to the Rocky Mountains and beyond transferred to Mexican control.
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Hayden Schuler has transferred from Sierra Canyon.
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The border shifted and changed hands here at least four times in the 19th century and a fifth time in the 20th, tugged south by war and treaty, peace talks and purchases.
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While shows like these still exist (Dora even got a modern reboot) Gen Alpha has shifted their viewing habits almost entirely online.
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“Relocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relocate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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