relocation

noun

Definition of relocationnext
as in migration

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relocation
  1. migration
  2. dislocation
  3. motion
Noun
  • To track state-to-state migration trends, the U.S. Census Bureau used data from the American Community Survey and anonymized IRS address changes.
    Mike Winters, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Remote work has rewritten the playbook for PC migrations, turning what was once a straightforward office procedure into a high-stakes logistical challenge.
    Rhett Power, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of migration
Noun
  • Given the magnitude of the employment beat, the 10-year’s Friday jump from 4.68% to 4.76% was hardly evidence of utter shock and price dislocation, but simply an extra push in the direction the market has been moving for months.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The dislocation from Shingal, where the storytellers had learned and practiced their craft, had had a profound impact.
    Winthrop Rodgers, The Dial, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of dislocation
Noun
  • In open session at 5 p.m., the council will give final approval to a change in council procedures to allow for a motion and second before further consideration of an agenda item.
    Laura Groch Feb. 5, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2023
  • As the play starts, Demetric Felton Jr. will go in orbit motion to stress the flat of the Ravens.
    Lance Reisland, cleveland, 4 Feb. 2023
Definition of motion
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