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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Borax and Water Similar to hydrogen peroxide, Borax is effective against mold and mildew and is excellent at removing soap scum.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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The manufacturer recommends unplugging your rice cooker, removing the rice pot and wiping down all of the components with a damp rag and a mixture of vinegar and water.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Carrington spent his first two years at Minnesota before transferring to Tulsa last year and Wisconsin for this season.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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After her time at Austin Prep, Carey played two seasons at Stonehill before transferring to BU last year.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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Last week, Graham Knaus, the chief executive of the California State Association of Counties, criticized Newsom’s budget for not responding to the cost burdens shifting to local governments.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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In Huntington Beach, the coastal community has long had a reputation as a Southern California stronghold for Republicans, though its politics have recently been shifting.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Relocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relocating. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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