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
Many global companies are now hiring or relocating leadership roles to their GCC offices in India.
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Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
The Western and Southern Open was in talks with Charlotte for months about relocating its tournament from Cincinnati, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Upon relocating to a new community and starting a family, Clark discovered an opportunity to serve younger children.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
After relocating to California, the singer met pianist and Grateful Dead member Keith Godchaux.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2025
According to Damien O’Farrell, a global mobility specialist who assists individuals relocating to Italy, there are three key elements to consider when choosing the best place to retire in Italy.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off a dominant run to the NBA Finals last season, capturing the franchise’s first championship since relocating to Oklahoma City.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Born in Nagano, Japan, and having spent nearly two decades in Los Angeles before relocating to the Kansas City metro area, Kenichi Ota spends his time in the United States perfecting his ramen and teaching others to do the same.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican known for emphasizing public safety and fiscal restraint, made the pledge to appeal to New York City residents who may consider relocating to Long Island if the Democratic frontrunner takes City Hall, Blakeman's spokesman told the New York Post.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2025
The Western and Southern Open was in talks with Charlotte for months about relocating its tournament from Cincinnati, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2025
Upon relocating to a new community and starting a family, Clark discovered an opportunity to serve younger children.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
After relocating to California, the singer met pianist and Grateful Dead member Keith Godchaux.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2025
According to Damien O’Farrell, a global mobility specialist who assists individuals relocating to Italy, there are three key elements to consider when choosing the best place to retire in Italy.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder are coming off a dominant run to the NBA Finals last season, capturing the franchise’s first championship since relocating to Oklahoma City.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Born in Nagano, Japan, and having spent nearly two decades in Los Angeles before relocating to the Kansas City metro area, Kenichi Ota spends his time in the United States perfecting his ramen and teaching others to do the same.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 2025
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Republican known for emphasizing public safety and fiscal restraint, made the pledge to appeal to New York City residents who may consider relocating to Long Island if the Democratic frontrunner takes City Hall, Blakeman's spokesman told the New York Post.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relocating
Verb
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Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer of New York voted against moving ahead with the package, along with all but eight of his Democratic colleagues.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
10 Nov. 2025
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Director Michael Arden, meanwhile, is up to his elbows just moving the cumbersome Legos of Dane Laffrey’s set around.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The new material uses a common wood waste product to create a greener future for electronics, removing toxic metals and avoiding complex, polluting manufacturing methods.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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But removing humans from the loop entirely would be a mistake.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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That could involve upgrading technology or equipment, or transferring locations to new operators.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
10 Nov. 2025
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 22 Nov. 2025.
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