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
Rain forced the couple to relocate to their hotel room, where Joss met them dressed in tight black pants, white cowboy boots, and a scarlet stole.
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Ethan Bauer, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2025
The Mohegan Tribe spent about $10 million to relocate the franchise from Orlando, Fla., to Uncasville, Conn., in 2003.
—Emily Adams, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
No ties have been established between the Broncos and Atlas Metals, but the scrapyard would be next door to any future stadium or entertainment district if the Broncos choose to relocate to Burnham Yard.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2025
Industry sources report that several Hungarian companies are already considering relocating operations to more crypto-friendly jurisdictions in the Baltics or elsewhere in Europe.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Ethan Bauer, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2025
The Mohegan Tribe spent about $10 million to relocate the franchise from Orlando, Fla., to Uncasville, Conn., in 2003.
—Emily Adams, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
No ties have been established between the Broncos and Atlas Metals, but the scrapyard would be next door to any future stadium or entertainment district if the Broncos choose to relocate to Burnham Yard.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 3 Aug. 2025
Industry sources report that several Hungarian companies are already considering relocating operations to more crypto-friendly jurisdictions in the Baltics or elsewhere in Europe.
—Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relocate
Verb
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Mederos had been more over the top, but the Angels moved his arm down about 10 degrees.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
14 Aug. 2025
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If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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When flushing internal pipes, aerators should be removed first (if applicable), prior to flushing.—
Jake Allen,
IndyStar,
13 Aug. 2025
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Grinding the coffee coarsely expedites the filtering of the cold brew, while double-straining — first through a fine-mesh sieve, then through cheesecloth — removes even the finest sediment, as well as much of the oils, and produces the cleanest, brightest cup.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Washington’s deadlock has created a tectonic shift transferring power — and the locus for activity — back to the regions.—
Russell Hancock,
Mercury News,
16 Aug. 2025
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Ruth, who was being treated for an eating disorder, was transferred to the location in October 2021, per the BBC.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Having aired on Channel 4 for 30 years, produced out of Lime’s base near Liverpool, the show shifted last year to a digital-first strategy that sees eps air in full on YouTube.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Still, the atmosphere in the car shifted, and not everyone seemed comfortable with how things were playing out.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Relocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relocate. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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