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
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Following the government’s crackdown in Minnesota, bishops gathered in the state to support migrants and denounce mass deportations.
—Francis X. Rocca, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Otherwise, the court said, the law gives migrants an incentive to try to circumvent border crossings, something Congress likely did not intend.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026
Following the government’s crackdown in Minnesota, bishops gathered in the state to support migrants and denounce mass deportations.
—Francis X. Rocca, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
In China’s majestic Liangshan Mountains, 14-year-old Qihuo begins a traditional coming-of-age ritual after her first menstruation and, with her parents away as migrant workers, sets out with two friends to buy a ceremonial skirt.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2026
Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for migrant
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Trump argues that guarantee wasn’t intended for the children of undocumented immigrants and temporary residents.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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But under the Florida and Oklahoma laws, any arrest could lead to DNA collection for immigrants subject to federal detainer requests.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Among migratory fish already listed under the Convention on Migratory Species, 97% are at risk of extinction.—
Zeb Hogan,
The Conversation,
24 Mar. 2026
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Certain species, like the migratory grasshopper, thrive in Arizona’s warmer months, particularly after seasonal rains that boost plant growth.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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People can qualify for benefits under the federal law if they were granted asylum, admitted as a refugee or are recognized as a victim of human trafficking, for example.—
ALEJANDRO SERRANO The Texas Tribune,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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Any encounter with the police, even if a refugee has a valid visa, is risky.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Eyewitnesses said Israeli settlers set fire to homes, farming sheds and vehicles.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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While Willick was there, some settlers drove by in a white pickup and smiled—including Levi.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The book looked at the world of Bad Bridgets, a swath of Irish women emigrants that were deemed troublemakers, noting that for a time Irish women outnumbered Irish men in prison.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Mar. 2026
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The website notes that the park has its own trove of Oregon Trail history, like Register Rock, a popular spot for emigrants to etch their names in stone.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Migrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migrant. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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