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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Typically, when a refugee who is resettled in the U.S. cannot afford the cost of travel, the State Department provides the refugee with an interest-free, repayable loan to fund the travel, which is administered through the International Organization for Migration, a United Nations agency.
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Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 13 May 2025
While Episcopal Migration Ministries will no longer accept federal funds to resettle refugees, Rowe said the church remains committed to immigrant support in other forms, including assisting those already in the U.S. and those still stranded abroad.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
In February, President Trump issued an executive order directing officials to use the U.S. refugee program to resettle Afrikaners, an ethnic group in South Africa made up of descendants of European colonists, mostly from the Netherlands.
—May 9, CBS News, 9 May 2025
Vietnamese who are aligned with the ruling communist party here often refer to it as Liberation Day or Victory Day, while those who resettled in the U.S. still use terms such as Black April or National Day of Resentment.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 13 May 2025
While Episcopal Migration Ministries will no longer accept federal funds to resettle refugees, Rowe said the church remains committed to immigrant support in other forms, including assisting those already in the U.S. and those still stranded abroad.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
In February, President Trump issued an executive order directing officials to use the U.S. refugee program to resettle Afrikaners, an ethnic group in South Africa made up of descendants of European colonists, mostly from the Netherlands.
—May 9, CBS News, 9 May 2025
Vietnamese who are aligned with the ruling communist party here often refer to it as Liberation Day or Victory Day, while those who resettled in the U.S. still use terms such as Black April or National Day of Resentment.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for resettle
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As for what will happen to the rides and attractions, the company told PEOPLE nothing is finalized and relocating or selling to other operators are options.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2025
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Fitting rooms have been relocated to what had previously been back-office space to allow the selling space to be expanded.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
15 May 2025
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Yet, the disease’s complexity, encompassing hundreds of types, each with unique genetic mutations that rapidly mature, migrate and evolve, has slowed progress.—
Max Votek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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As several guests migrated back over to the living room area, Reyes cranked up the music, setting off an impromptu dance party.—
Laura Neilson,
Vogue,
22 May 2025
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“Resettle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resettle. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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