as in migrant
having a way of life that involves moving from one region to another typically on a seasonal basis
most of the apple crop is picked by migratory workers migratory birds heading south for the winter
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Recent Examples of migratory
Every resident of Illinois has an interest in protecting natural habitats that support game fish and migratory birds, among other beloved creatures.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Some councilmembers also expressed worry that light and sound pollution from the site would impact neighbors, along with wastewater, air pollution, drought impact and disruptions to migratory birds.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
Gardner and an independent epidemiologist from the University of Florida told the Orlando Sentinel last week that the virus was likely introduced to the park by wild migratory birds.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
From mid-February through April, peaking in mid-March, the cranes crowd the shallow channels of Big Bend Reach, an 82-mile section of the Platte where the vast majority of the migratory birds converge to rest, feed, and pair up before continuing north.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Some councilmembers also expressed worry that light and sound pollution from the site would impact neighbors, along with wastewater, air pollution, drought impact and disruptions to migratory birds.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 14 Jan. 2026
Gardner and an independent epidemiologist from the University of Florida told the Orlando Sentinel last week that the virus was likely introduced to the park by wild migratory birds.
—Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2026
From mid-February through April, peaking in mid-March, the cranes crowd the shallow channels of Big Bend Reach, an 82-mile section of the Platte where the vast majority of the migratory birds converge to rest, feed, and pair up before continuing north.
—Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for migratory
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In the wealthy city-state of Singapore, migrant workers are excluded from the country’s Employment Act and limits on working hours, among other protections, and are restricted from participating in union activities, the report said.—
Elaine Kurtenbach,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Migratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migratory. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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