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
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources agreed to take custody of the cubs and relocate them to a wildlife preserve, officials said.
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Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 25 May 2025
When flowering is over, relocate the orchid outdoors in a shady area such as under a tree.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
The volcano that dominates Tristan da Cunha erupted, forcing the islanders to relocate to England.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 May 2025
As for what will happen to the rides and attractions, the company told PEOPLE nothing is finalized and relocating or selling to other operators are options.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2025
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Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 25 May 2025
When flowering is over, relocate the orchid outdoors in a shady area such as under a tree.
—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
The volcano that dominates Tristan da Cunha erupted, forcing the islanders to relocate to England.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 23 May 2025
As for what will happen to the rides and attractions, the company told PEOPLE nothing is finalized and relocating or selling to other operators are options.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relocate
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If the execution moves forward this time, Smith will be the first inmate executed in Tennessee since 2020 and the 19th in the U.S. this year.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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By all accounts, seeing the interior of the home is a moving experience.—
Maurice Carlos Ruffin,
Time,
21 May 2025
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The office had to remove most furniture and relocate client documents somewhere dry.—
Sofi Zeman,
Kansas City Star,
21 May 2025
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Inside, the inmates then cut through the pipes connected to the sink and toilet to remove them and escape through the wall.—
Sean Neumann,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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The Department of Agriculture’s Poultry and Animal Health then stepped in and transferred the chicks to the First State Animal Center and SPCA.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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But then officials said the baby had been sent to the local civil-affairs office, which had transferred her to an orphanage.—
Barbara Demick,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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That leadership change followed GOP gains through 2024’s Senate Bill 382, which shifted appointment powers from Gov. Josh Stein (D-NC) to Republican State Auditor Dave Boliek.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2025
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The plan would have shifted oversight from the mayor's office to the city council.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
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“Relocate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relocate. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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