relocate

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈlō-ˌkāt How to pronounce relocate (audio)
Definition of relocatenext
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 Under the settlement, the district agreed to remove the sports court lights, replace five tall parking lot lights with one shorter light and relocate the picnic area and pavilion farther from the neighborhood. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026 Some examples of that include relocating the entrance ramp between Exits 19 and 20 on I-95 to improve visibility and provide more room for merging. — Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2026 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was recently forced to relocate to a military base over concerns for his safety. — Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026 Some of the 1271 employees impacted by the change may have to relocate or face changes to their role, while others will be laid off. — Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for relocate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relocate
  1. move
  2. remove
  3. transfer
  4. shift
Verb
  • Brett Baty will get plenty of at-bats by continuing to move around the field playing in the infield and outfield.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • In New York City, about 74% of its students move onto the next grade with Success Academy.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of move
Verb
  • The House on Tuesday turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, halting an effort to remove the Pentagon chief for his conduct in office and his handling of the war in Iran.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
  • And while Avon itself is quieter than its neighbors, complimentary shuttles run to both Vail and Beaver Creek, so you’re not cut off from the valley’s buzziest restaurants and après spots—just slightly removed from them.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of remove
Verb
  • Sanon also sought to distance himself from Joseph Felix Badio, a former government functionary who has emerged as a central figure in the conspiracy and was transferred from a Port-au-Prince prison to Miami along with the 17 Colombians in September.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Trey Lathan, who played three seasons for the West Virginia Mountaineers football team before transferring to Kansas, is looking forward to a happy homecoming this weekend in Morgantown.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of transfer
Verb
  • Just when the momentum appeared to have shifted completely, the Yellow jackets answered with a two-minute drill worthy of the playoff stage.
    — Ryan Hunt, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Nov. 2026
  • Boise and Meridian’s restaurant scene is shifting fast, with new concepts arriving and familiar spots changing shape.
    — Michael Deeds. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 14 Nov. 2026
Definition of shift

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“Relocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relocate. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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