as in migrating
to leave a country or region to live elsewhere
—often + from
My grandparents emigrated from Hungary.
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Recent Examples of emigrating
Cost of living and taxes ranked above political climate as the primary driver—cited by 68% of those open to emigrating, compared to 54% who named politics.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
The fundraiser said Solomon was born and raised in Ghana, eventually emigrating to the United States, attaining a nursing degree from Samuel Merritt University.
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Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
The Pelago Café’s story began in the region of Emilia‑Romagna, where both Amidei and Hitchmough’s fathers were born — both families emigrating to Highwood, Illinois in the late 1960s, where their daughters Ruthie and Mada were raised.
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Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Now, more Iranians are thinking of emigrating, a software developer said.
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ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
No one wants to swim in that immense sea that has swallowed so many rafters since Cubans began emigrating after the arrival of Castroism in 1959.
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Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Sessen Mengist is an Eritrean-American writer still reeling from the culture and temperature shock of emigrating from East Africa to the suburbs of Minnesota.
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Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
Nearly 75% of young Bulgarians consider emigrating to other countries, according to a survey.
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The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 Dec. 2025
Now, more Iranians are thinking of emigrating, a software developer said.
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Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
17 June 2026
The fundraiser said Solomon was born and raised in Ghana, eventually emigrating to the United States, attaining a nursing degree from Samuel Merritt University.
—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
The Pelago Café’s story began in the region of Emilia‑Romagna, where both Amidei and Hitchmough’s fathers were born — both families emigrating to Highwood, Illinois in the late 1960s, where their daughters Ruthie and Mada were raised.
—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
Now, more Iranians are thinking of emigrating, a software developer said.
—
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
No one wants to swim in that immense sea that has swallowed so many rafters since Cubans began emigrating after the arrival of Castroism in 1959.
—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Sessen Mengist is an Eritrean-American writer still reeling from the culture and temperature shock of emigrating from East Africa to the suburbs of Minnesota.
—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
2 Mar. 2026
Nearly 75% of young Bulgarians consider emigrating to other countries, according to a survey.
—
The Christian Science Monitor,
Christian Science Monitor,
11 Dec. 2025
Now, more Iranians are thinking of emigrating, a software developer said.
—
Arkansas Online,
28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emigrating
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Users can expand their storage online without migrating data to maximize available space.
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Jupiter and Saturn, especially, began migrating inwards and then out again.
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The company behind the transformation of downtown with the Power & Light District says relocating residents are drawn to the Lights’ amenities, like rooftop pools and exclusive events for residents, alongside the ability to live an urban lifestyle.
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However, strict immigration rules, the country’s geographic isolation, and the steep costs of relocating mean only wealthy Americans can realistically make the move.
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The family moved to Kyiv before school started in the fall, resettling in a block of apartments that had been hastily reserved for families like theirs, edging out others who had been languishing on the housing list.
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Catholic churches in Angola have played a central role in welcoming and resettling those crossing the 1,560-mile (2,511-kilometer) border between the two nations.
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Why China is moving fast with robot hospitality China has already embraced service robots in hotels, restaurants, airports and public spaces.
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Vibrations from earth-moving equipment could have triggered further collapses, possibly dooming Gil — and his would-be rescuers.
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Asian national teams largely disappointed at the World Cup, with most exiting after the group stage, a stark contrast to African teams' historic success.
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The Ada County Coroner’s Office identified 65-year-old Dawn Hettinger of Nampa as the woman killed after exiting her vehicle on westbound Interstate 84 about 20 miles east of Boise.
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The Dolphins, this market’s oldest major team, but a flagship listing and bailing water for decades.
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Trump has more than once floated the idea of bailing on NATO.
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The model, 31, was seen departing for the ceremony with boyfriend Bradley Cooper, 51.
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Celebrations began Friday evening and stretched into the early hours of Saturday morning, with stars like Reese Witherspoon, Emma Stone and Paul Rudd seen departing the venue.
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“Emigrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emigrating. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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