as in moving
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 relocating
To increase humidity, consider using a plant humidifier or relocating the plant to areas of the home with higher moisture, such as the bathroom.
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Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Another important detail to note about Carmel for anyone considering relocating there is the cost of housing.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
The University of Chicago isn’t relocating from Hyde Park to Indiana.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Much ado has been made about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor relocating from his 30-room mansion Royal Lodge to the Sandringham estate in Norfolk—but according to a new report, that might not necessarily happen after all.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
About 3 in 10 of Colorado movers, in either direction, cite family as the primary reason for relocating.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Mayor Eric Johnson is pitching Dallas as a rising alternative to New York City, arguing that some financial firms could consider relocating if policies pursued by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani make the city less attractive to employers.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Congressional District, which includes the Atlanta suburbs, before relocating to the 14th District, where the Republican incumbent was retiring.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Wayburn spent his early years in North Carolina before relocating to Windsor, Connecticut, to attend The Loomis Chaffee School.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Another important detail to note about Carmel for anyone considering relocating there is the cost of housing.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
The University of Chicago isn’t relocating from Hyde Park to Indiana.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Much ado has been made about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor relocating from his 30-room mansion Royal Lodge to the Sandringham estate in Norfolk—but according to a new report, that might not necessarily happen after all.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
About 3 in 10 of Colorado movers, in either direction, cite family as the primary reason for relocating.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Mayor Eric Johnson is pitching Dallas as a rising alternative to New York City, arguing that some financial firms could consider relocating if policies pursued by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani make the city less attractive to employers.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 5 Jan. 2026
Congressional District, which includes the Atlanta suburbs, before relocating to the 14th District, where the Republican incumbent was retiring.
—Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2026
Wayburn spent his early years in North Carolina before relocating to Windsor, Connecticut, to attend The Loomis Chaffee School.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relocating
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The Democrats have a rare opportunity to fill the void of economic rationality left by the traditionally pro-business GOP by moving toward the political center and working with the business community.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The city of Fort Worth is moving forward with zoning changes to limit the concentration of businesses like liquor stores, smoke shops and payday lenders in one area.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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Lucas offered to amend the ordinance, removing the requirement for detention facilities, as well as for other facilities or buildings paid for with public safety sales tax money.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
7 Jan. 2026
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If surrounding trees are contributing to harmful debris buildup in your AC unit, pruning overhanging branches or removing the trees might be necessary to protect the unit.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The former four-star recruit originally picked Ole Miss before transferring to South Carolina before the 2023 season.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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The 5-foot-11, 195-pound Smothers is a former four-star recruit who started his career at Oklahoma before transferring to NC State before the 2024 season.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Balance these with dependable evergreen trees for an ever-shifting palette of color in the landscape.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Frequent drone and artillery attacks on the key highway and rail line have forced Kyiv to find alternative supply routes, shifting the hub function away from Pokrovsk – a major success for the Russians.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Relocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relocating. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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