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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
While relocating to Florida has its benefits—great weather, a large retirement community, and tax benefits—Investopedia notes that the state experiences hurricanes, and real estate insurance and air conditioning costs tend to be higher.
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The developer, Village, and CTA are exploring options for temporarily relocating the CTA’s operations within the mall area, while Pace service will be rerouted as needed.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The work can take years and generally includes relocating multiple utilities and acquiring additional property or rights-of-way.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The story has been decades in the making as the Colombian government tried multiple nonfatal methods of culling the hippo population, including neutering and relocating.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The State Department has reportedly also discussed relocating more than 1,100 Afghans — currently in temporary housing in Qatar — to the Central African nation.
—Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The race also includes software programmer Tim Riley, a political newcomer with a focus on relocating to the Aftershock music festival from Discovery Park to Cal Expo.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
As her work increasingly requires her to be elsewhere, Stam is once again relocating to be closer to those commitments and putting her private retreat on the western slope of Haleakalā in the secluded upcountry community of Kula on the market.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Dave Chappelle restored a 19th-century schoolhouse in Yellow Springs, Ohio, to keep community radio station WYSO from relocating to nearby Dayton.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
The developer, Village, and CTA are exploring options for temporarily relocating the CTA’s operations within the mall area, while Pace service will be rerouted as needed.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The work can take years and generally includes relocating multiple utilities and acquiring additional property or rights-of-way.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
The story has been decades in the making as the Colombian government tried multiple nonfatal methods of culling the hippo population, including neutering and relocating.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
The State Department has reportedly also discussed relocating more than 1,100 Afghans — currently in temporary housing in Qatar — to the Central African nation.
—Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The race also includes software programmer Tim Riley, a political newcomer with a focus on relocating to the Aftershock music festival from Discovery Park to Cal Expo.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
As her work increasingly requires her to be elsewhere, Stam is once again relocating to be closer to those commitments and putting her private retreat on the western slope of Haleakalā in the secluded upcountry community of Kula on the market.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 23 Apr. 2026
Dave Chappelle restored a 19th-century schoolhouse in Yellow Springs, Ohio, to keep community radio station WYSO from relocating to nearby Dayton.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relocating
Verb
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Step back, limit input, and process what’s coming up before moving forward with clearer boundaries.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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April 19 guest commentary The recent commentary on the Colorado Connector rail service was supportive of moving ahead.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This would be achieved by making the flying experience less like an airplane and more like an automobile, including replacing mechanical control linkages with fly-by-wire systems, even removing the traditional rudder pedals.—
David Szondy
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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Experts recommend removing outdated tags before each trip and using airline apps or tracking devices for better visibility.—
Joey Skladany,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tibbetts went to high school at Jefferson before transferring to a school in Sioux Falls as a junior.—
Annie Costabile,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Before transferring to Texas A&M, Onyedim was a teammate of Denver’s Eyioma Uwazurike at Iowa State.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That debate intensified this March, when city officials outlined multiple options for restructuring the city’s approach to homelessness, including maintaining LAHSA with reforms, shifting responsibilities to the county, or bringing more programs in-house.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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By evening, disruptive Uranus enters Gemini, shifting conversations, decisions, and how information moves through your world.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Relocating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relocating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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