as in immigrant
one that leaves one place to settle in another
we traced our family history back to migrants who came to this country seeking a better life for themselves
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as in migratory
having a way of life that involves moving from one region to another typically on a seasonal basis
migrant laborers picking fruit in an orchard
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Recent Examples of migrant
Greg Norman, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
In just over a month in power, the Trump administration has sent troops to the US-Mexico border, deported migrants to Guantanamo Bay and moved to strip temporary protections for certain migrants.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
The center, which opened in May 2023, has served as the main arrival center for migrants coming to the city as well as those seeking new shelter placement.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
The country’s next chancellor will almost certainly be Friedrich Merz, a businessman who has promised to crack down on migrants, and slash taxes and business regulations in a bid to kick-start economic growth.
—Emmett Lindner, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The converted facility, which has around 1,000 rooms, has processed more than 173,000 migrants since its opening in May 2023, the city says.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 24 Feb. 2025
In just over a month in power, the Trump administration has sent troops to the US-Mexico border, deported migrants to Guantanamo Bay and moved to strip temporary protections for certain migrants.
—Eric Levenson, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
The center, which opened in May 2023, has served as the main arrival center for migrants coming to the city as well as those seeking new shelter placement.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2025
The country’s next chancellor will almost certainly be Friedrich Merz, a businessman who has promised to crack down on migrants, and slash taxes and business regulations in a bid to kick-start economic growth.
—Emmett Lindner, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for migrant
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The four Democratic leaders were invited to testify on sanctuary city policies for immigrants.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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This drove her to want to fight and advocate for immigrants who did not have a voice for themselves.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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In spite of its high levels of salinity, Utah’s Great Salt Lake harbors all sorts of resident and migratory bird species throughout the year—and for anyone wishing to discover the rich biodiversity of the region firsthand, Antelope Island is the perfect spot.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Scientists say migratory flocks, especially of wetland birds, have been responsible for helping to spread the virus.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In 2024, the European Union slashed its development fund by 7.5%, redirecting €2 billion toward refugee support.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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But in 1941, Jewish refugees were rounded up into a ghetto.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Viewers see the local playground being torn down, the killing of Adra’s brother by Israeli soldiers, and other attacks by Jewish settlers while the community tries to survive.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
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Evitts Homesite Trail Overlooking Lake Habeeb is Evitts Mountain, named for one of the first European settlers in Allegany County.—
Trudy Haywood Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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The emigrants killed were traveling by wagon to California at the time.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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In the massacre, settlers of the LDS Church involved in a territorial militia killed 120 American western emigrants.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Migrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migrant. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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