RELOCATION Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

relocation

noun

Definition of relocation

as in migration

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Recent Examples of relocation Unlike Tamaki who advocated for the closure of Futenma without building a replacement in Henoko, Koja supported the relocation of Futenma’s airfield operations to Henoko as a way to secure Futenma’s return to Japanese control. — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 The relocation boom has boosted demand for housing, with supply falling behind, the mayor said. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026 After years of looking inferior to its Western brethren, the NBA’s Eastern Conference is enjoying a renaissance, galvanized by a steady influx of talent and the relocation of star players to new teams. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026 The Pentagon emphasized that despite the relocation, the bomber fleet remains fully prepared to launch long-range strike missions directly from the continental United States whenever needed. — Bonny Chu , Liz Friden, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 On remote Oki Islands, for example, 74 of the 132 students at a fisheries high school were drawn there through family relocation programs. — Lefteris Pitarakis, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026 Futenma base, located in a densely populated area in central Okinawa, has been a sore spot for many Okinawans for decades, who demanded its relocation. — Mari Yamaguchi, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026 The through-line is the removal of items from the countertop and their relocation to otherwise unused vertical or hidden space. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 As for his next move, Perry is planning a big relocation—and a slowdown of his famously busy schedule. — India Roby, Architectural Digest, 30 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for relocation

Noun

The analysts see initial migrations to the platform averaging a 40% annual recurring revenue uplift.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026
Against monarch-butterfly migrations and environmental destruction, the family’s struggle becomes a story of displacement, resilience and fragile belonging.

— Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of migration

Noun

His ankle got caught beneath and twisted at a gruesome angle, and Thornton was carted off the field and diagnosed with a dislocation, effectively ending his season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026
The industrial revolutions of the past produced enormous value alongside bankruptcies, dislocations, and periods of irrational exuberance.

— Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of dislocation

Noun

The main reason is that large, widening cracks can signal structural shifting or underlying damage that DIY caulk cannot address.

— Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Most EVs have a single-speed transmission, which means there’s no shifting between multiple gears.

— Lauren Swift, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of shifting

Noun

Ajmera made a motion to require a six-week public review period for the contract.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
For health tracking, the Edge has an EKG sensor for atrial fibrillation detection, a skin temperature sensor, SpO2 and optical heart rate sensors, plus your typical motion tracking sensors.

— Victoria Song, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026