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
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.
—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
The purges drove an exodus of research talent, with figures like Einstein, Bethe, and Krebs emigrating to the UK and, mostly, the US.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
His father, Carlo Ferling, had shortened the family name when emigrating from Italy, but Lawrence later returned to the original.
—Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Feb. 2021
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
The purges drove an exodus of research talent, with figures like Einstein, Bethe, and Krebs emigrating to the UK and, mostly, the US.
—Scott Montgomery, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
His father, Carlo Ferling, had shortened the family name when emigrating from Italy, but Lawrence later returned to the original.
—Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emigrating
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In March, Google announced a new commitment to migrating its systems by 2029 to protect them from quantum hacking.—
Zeeya Merali,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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But inference is migrating toward specialized silicon and, increasingly, toward edge devices such as smartphones and laptops.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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Mallory Brooks, a photographer, moved into one of the units 10 years ago after relocating from Florida.—
Stacker,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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Once a popular destination for workers and businesses relocating, the region is now experiencing domestic outmigration.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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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.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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In other words, this is basically a demonic-possession story, albeit one without any actual demons; at one point, Nikki briefly starts moving backward for no reason.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Meanwhile Varda is planning for more partnerships and a faster launch cadence, eventually moving from a launch per quarter to every other month.—
Ramin Skibba,
Scientific American,
15 May 2026
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Approximately two hours later, a third shooting was reported after witnesses observed a suspect wearing a black hoodie exiting a black sedan at another apartment complex and firing through the door of a third-floor unit, police said.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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Several people were treated for ear pain after exiting an Allegiant plane that returned to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport because of cabin pressure issues Monday afternoon, according to Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue and the airline.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Intervening in the latest fiasco with Spirit Airlines by bailing them out would undermine that effort.—
Elaine Parker,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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But the move obviously raises questions about whether Amazon is bailing on Luna, as Google did with Stadia in late 2022.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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For those who have traveled to the outbreak area, Hopkins recommends monitoring for symptoms for three weeks after departing and seeking immediate care if symptoms develop.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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Variety has learned that Luke Kirby is joining the Citytv series, while series star Aden Young is departing the show.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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