as in relocating
to move from one place to another
The couple grew tired of the harsh winters and ultimately decided to resettle down South in their retirement.
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Recent Examples of resettling
That’s a position rooted in Egypt’s vehement opposition to Palestinian refugees permanently resettling in the country.
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Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
In recent years, the issue of resettling Afghans has become politically fraught, and application processing has slowed, leaving thousands of vulnerable people in limbo in third countries like Pakistan.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
Amos Yadlin, former head of IDF Military Intelligence, reiterated that resettling Gaza is not part of the Israeli government’s declared war objectives.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
In recent years, the issue of resettling Afghans has become politically fraught, and application processing has slowed, leaving thousands of vulnerable people in limbo in third countries like Pakistan.
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 27 Nov. 2025
Amos Yadlin, former head of IDF Military Intelligence, reiterated that resettling Gaza is not part of the Israeli government’s declared war objectives.
—Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resettling
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To increase humidity, consider using a plant humidifier or relocating the plant to areas of the home with higher moisture, such as the bathroom.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
8 Jan. 2026
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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
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Entire families starved and began migrating on foot to neighboring countries.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Jan. 2026
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Bring The Binoculars For Bird Watching More than 100 species of birds migrating north across the Gulf fly some 500 miles before resting their wings.—
Kristy Christiansen,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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“Resettling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resettling. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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