relocate

verb

(ˌ)rē-ˈlō-ˌkāt How to pronounce relocate (audio)
Definition of relocatenext
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 However, Archie has remained largely out of the public eye since Meghan and Harry stepped back from their royal roles in 2020 and relocated to California. — Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026 By the late 19th century, the company relocated major operations to South Milwaukee, where a sprawling factory complex allowed engineers and machinists to push the limits of what these machines could do. — Malika Bowling, USA Today, 3 July 2026 Klein is one of many residents who have relocated from outside Kansas City to live in One, Two or Three Light — often more than 75%, according to developer Cordish’s data, including those moving in from larger cities like Chicago or cities in Texas. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 The city of San Jose is relocating its largest watch party for Sunday’s World Cup matches – including for the match between Mexico and England – from San Pedro Square Market to Discovery Meadow and SAP Center. — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for relocate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relocate
  1. move
  2. remove
  3. transfer
  4. shift
Verb
  • To keep up with the fast-moving aerial acts, the app features an adjustable countdown timer set to the official schedule.
    — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • If anyone shows signs of heat illness, promptly move them to a cool, shaded area.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
Definition of move
Verb
  • Three of the reports stemmed from consumers swallowing the metal pieces and seeking medical treatment to remove them from their digestive tract or throat, the agency said.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Residents objected to removing trees and other construction activities.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of remove
Verb
  • If someone is affected by heat, immediately transfer them to a cool and shaded area.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 July 2026
  • When in a group, space out to prevent the current from transferring between individuals.
    — STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
Definition of transfer
Verb
  • Here is another example in the opening 45 minutes, where Brazil’s midfield is shifted over to the near side to condense the space around Morocco.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026
  • The Facebook page shifted to a private setting to create a more intimate space.
    — Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of shift

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