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
Mallory Brooks, a photographer, moved into one of the units 10 years ago after relocating from Florida.
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Stacker, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
Once a popular destination for workers and businesses relocating, the region is now experiencing domestic outmigration.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Kwigillingok was starting to pursue the idea of relocating; it had been approved for a FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant to help study the feasibility of such a move.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Americans relocating there often describe greater affordability around prescriptions, specialist access and overall medical support compared to similar care in the United States.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The second jewel of the Triple Crown is relocating in-state (Maryland) to Laurel Park while the Preakness’s traditional track, the Pimlico Race Course, goes through renovations.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The company has also simplified the exterior, eliminating the usual panoramic front triple window array for a single window and giving the Traveler a clean, uncluttered roofline by relocating the air conditioner below the interior bench seating.
—C.c. Weiss
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
To help preserve the surrounding landscape, the hotel has also rented out a part of the surrounding ranch for the purpose of relocating livestock and restoring wildlife.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Colorado moves on to the conference final for an eighth time since relocating to Denver in 1995-96.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Stacker, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
Once a popular destination for workers and businesses relocating, the region is now experiencing domestic outmigration.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 18 May 2026
Kwigillingok was starting to pursue the idea of relocating; it had been approved for a FEMA Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant to help study the feasibility of such a move.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Americans relocating there often describe greater affordability around prescriptions, specialist access and overall medical support compared to similar care in the United States.
—Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
The second jewel of the Triple Crown is relocating in-state (Maryland) to Laurel Park while the Preakness’s traditional track, the Pimlico Race Course, goes through renovations.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The company has also simplified the exterior, eliminating the usual panoramic front triple window array for a single window and giving the Traveler a clean, uncluttered roofline by relocating the air conditioner below the interior bench seating.
—C.c. Weiss
may 15, New Atlas, 15 May 2026
To help preserve the surrounding landscape, the hotel has also rented out a part of the surrounding ranch for the purpose of relocating livestock and restoring wildlife.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
Colorado moves on to the conference final for an eighth time since relocating to Denver in 1995-96.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relocating
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In other words, this is basically a demonic-possession story, albeit one without any actual demons; at one point, Nikki briefly starts moving backward for no reason.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Meanwhile Varda is planning for more partnerships and a faster launch cadence, eventually moving from a launch per quarter to every other month.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The Armorer says that after removing his helmet, he can only be redeemed by bathing in the Living Waters on Mandalore.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Georgia governor has signed a bill that expands the state’s medical cannabis program, easing access to cannabis vapes and removing the THC potency cap.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Last year, Coleman-Williams let new teammate Isaiah Horton take it after transferring to Alabama from Miami.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Al-Shurman played football at Golden West College in 2018 before transferring to NAIA Doane University in Nebraska.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The debate comes after weeks of tense exchanges and shifting poll numbers.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Growing challenges to diverse slates Amid shifting political winds, the proliferation of diverse slate policies quickly generated backlash.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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“Relocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relocating. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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