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
Though the South is still a very popular destination for Americans relocating to other parts of the country, some small cities in the region have seen their growth stalling between 2023 and 2024.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Others relocated and built new alliances, or made new enemies.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
However, Tong alleged that on May 7, the Department of Agriculture were told a number of the horses had been relocated without notice to 744 Trumbull Highway in Lebanon, a 50-acre plot of undeveloped land.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2025
California University of California orders hiring freeze, cuts in response to Trump threats
March 19, 2025
Milliken, who will relocate from Austin to the Bay Area this summer, will receive a salary of $1.475 million, compared to Drake’s $1.308 million.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Others relocated and built new alliances, or made new enemies.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 14 May 2025
However, Tong alleged that on May 7, the Department of Agriculture were told a number of the horses had been relocated without notice to 744 Trumbull Highway in Lebanon, a 50-acre plot of undeveloped land.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2025
California University of California orders hiring freeze, cuts in response to Trump threats
March 19, 2025
Milliken, who will relocate from Austin to the Bay Area this summer, will receive a salary of $1.475 million, compared to Drake’s $1.308 million.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relocate
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Among girls' names, Mia moves into the top 5, knocking out Sophia, which was the No. 1 name for girls from 2011-2013 and had been in the top 5 every year from 2009 except for 2021.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Henry moved up two spots from 2023, while Mateo and Elijah moved down.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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Walmart has removed self checkout machines in some locations, including in Shrewbury, Missouri and Cleveland.—
Betty Lin-Fisher,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Plug aerators remove uniform pieces of soil with hollow tines.—
Kate Puhala,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2025
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After a cold open that introduced the concept of spores—particles expelled into the air by infected in the last stage of their life cycle that can transfer to anyone who breathes them in—the closing minutes saw Ellie finally hunt down a member of Abby's entourage, Nora (Tati Gabrielle).—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
12 May 2025
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The suspect in the deadly shooting on the Florida State University campus last month was released from the hospital Monday and transferred to a detention facility, according to the Leon County Sheriff’s Office.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2025
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Parents and older Americans face work requirements for food assistance House Republicans are looking to shift some of the costs of the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance Program, known as SNAP, to the states.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2025
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Canada lands at Cannes with a mission to shift the conversation — on the Croisette, at least — from the havoc U.S. tariffs could wreak on the global film industry to the benefits of creative collaboration and co-production with Canadian talent and companies.—
Jennie Punter,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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“Relocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relocate. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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