as in to move
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 relocate
Recently relocating from London to Lisbon, the company has said Puro-Steele’s remit will be to oversee the agency’s strategic growth ambitions, particularly its goal of elevating Portuguese and Iberian Peninsula talent on the global stage.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 May 2025
Erik said she’s heard of several companies closing or relocating parts of their business.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 May 2025
In some instances, foreign persons may establish a foreign trust and relocate to the U.S.
—Matthew L. Roberts, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Industry analysts have said relocating iPhone manufacturing to the U.S. would be prohibitively expensive and complex.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 May 2025
Erik said she’s heard of several companies closing or relocating parts of their business.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 28 May 2025
In some instances, foreign persons may establish a foreign trust and relocate to the U.S.
—Matthew L. Roberts, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Industry analysts have said relocating iPhone manufacturing to the U.S. would be prohibitively expensive and complex.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relocate
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For this reason, Israel’s attack was not just on Iran’s nuclear sites but on its missile bases—specifically aiming to prevent Iran from moving its missiles from storage to its launchpads.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Some of its missiles have a range of more than 300 miles and can strike a moving ship.—
Tom Vanden Brook,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Backstage at Georgie’s Alibi Monkey Bar, a popular LGBTQ club in Wilton Manors, Jacob Smith carefully removed his gravity-defying, bejeweled blonde wig and light pink costume.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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If the Parliamentarian determines a provision in a bill violates the Byrd Rule, the provision must be removed from the bill unless the Senators vote to waive the rule—that requires 60 votes, instead of the lower 51 vote majority allowed for reconciliation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Carroll transferred everything himself, carrying the sled and the 45-pound bumper plates, a task that required five or six trips.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will decide where to transfer the 13 sea turtles — potential new locations include Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach and Zoo Miami.—
Abigail Hasebroock,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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If the city eliminates a pilot program to shift the city’s fleet of trash trucks to electric vehicles, full-service customers could pay $42.76 instead of $43.60 during the first year — with similar discounts in future years.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2025
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Especially as the messaging around nonalcoholic beer has shifted to broaden its appeal, according to Dave Williams, vice president of analytics and insight for Bump Williams Consulting, a Connecticut firm that specializes in the alcoholic beverage industry.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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“Relocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relocate. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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