as in to relocate
to move from one place to another
The couple grew tired of the harsh winters and ultimately decided to resettle down South in their retirement.
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In 1977, the family resettled in Florida and Arlyn and John's youngest child, Summer, was born the following year.
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Mckinley Franklin, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Initially a paper mill town, Powell River has since been resettled by artists, adventurers, and entrepreneurs seeking an alternative to big-city life in Vancouver.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
Refugees are typically resettled by a core group of nonprofits with offices across the country.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Sep. 2024
Taylor Wilson: So how many Afghans like Karimi has the US resettled since leaving Afghanistan?
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Resettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resettle. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
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