relocate
verb (used with object)
to move (a building, company, etc.) to a different location.
have been relocating
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present perfect progressiveof relocate.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Some tech executives have been relocating or moving their assets to try to avoid the potential tax.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Lately, a number of major food and restaurant brands have been relocating or expanding their headquarters to conservative-leaning states like Texas and Tennessee.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2025
But in recent years, thousands of ‘mainlanders’ have been relocating to Hobart, the capital of Tasmania, with climate issues being cited by many as the number one reason.
From National Geographic ● Nov. 13, 2023
Some political advisers have been relocating to the Charleston area for the campaign.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 31, 2023
“The search and rescue team have been relocating people to safer locations and taking the injured to the hospitals,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 21, 2021
