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
People leaving Los Angeles and California are raising the cost of living in some red states after years of relocating from the left-leaning state.
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Lindsay Kornick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The group kept going, relocating to North Carolina and shedding the Eternal Values name in favor of a construction company called the Lotus Group—a thin veneer of normalcy stretched over the same dynamics.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 1 June 2026
The library is relocating to a larger building this fall, one mile east to 9260 Elk Grove Blvd.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Realizing he’s stumbled onto a global conspiracy, Zaminsky goes on the run after linking neighborhood satellite dishes to create an array relocating the alien signal.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 31 May 2026
For families relocating to Charlotte or considering a move within the region, school quality is often the deciding factor in where to put down roots.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Pitmaster Tyler Harp cited staffing shortages, fewer customers and rising beef prices for the closure of the restaurant, which opened in Overland Park in November 2024 after relocating from Raytown.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
While the thought of relocating abroad may elicit scenes of cobblestone streets lined with cafes and stunning architecture, or just an easier way of living overall, cost of living is still something to consider when making the move.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Lorden, who grew up in that city before relocating to Chicago, said that slicing gives people the chance to mix and match flavors rather than commit to just one per meal.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
Lindsay Kornick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
The group kept going, relocating to North Carolina and shedding the Eternal Values name in favor of a construction company called the Lotus Group—a thin veneer of normalcy stretched over the same dynamics.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 1 June 2026
The library is relocating to a larger building this fall, one mile east to 9260 Elk Grove Blvd.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 June 2026
Realizing he’s stumbled onto a global conspiracy, Zaminsky goes on the run after linking neighborhood satellite dishes to create an array relocating the alien signal.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 31 May 2026
For families relocating to Charlotte or considering a move within the region, school quality is often the deciding factor in where to put down roots.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2026
Pitmaster Tyler Harp cited staffing shortages, fewer customers and rising beef prices for the closure of the restaurant, which opened in Overland Park in November 2024 after relocating from Raytown.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026
While the thought of relocating abroad may elicit scenes of cobblestone streets lined with cafes and stunning architecture, or just an easier way of living overall, cost of living is still something to consider when making the move.
—Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 28 May 2026
Lorden, who grew up in that city before relocating to Chicago, said that slicing gives people the chance to mix and match flavors rather than commit to just one per meal.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relocating
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Nippon Dynawave was cited for moving equipment involved before it could be inspected, but not for the incident itself, the news outlet reported.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2026
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This is done by cutting back the growing tip of the trunk (called the central leader) during the first winter after planting and selectively removing side branches.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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Some gardeners control the infestation by cutting the plants back or even removing them.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Photonics, the use of light to transmit data, is an emerging technology considered to be a more efficient alternative to the current process of transferring data using electricity.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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For Jackson, that meant starting at a mid-major, learning about the game and proving himself before transferring to an SEC power.—
Teddy Cahill,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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This announcement comes as many e-commerce companies are shifting their business models to AI to reduce costs by automating many roles.—
Lily Wright,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Armed with an adventure kit, participants are summoned to a secret location where they’re tasked with deciphering cryptic codes, uncovering hidden symbols, navigating shifting alliances and outwit enemies and operatives stationed around the campus.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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“Relocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relocating. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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