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
Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 26 June 2025
Jackson’s independence from her liberal colleagues was on display in April, when the majority ruled that a challenge to President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to remove Venezuelan migrants to a Salvadoran prison had been brought in the wrong court.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
He’s lied about Gaza, Russia, migrants, tariffs, our allies, members of Congress, and so much more.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
The Trump administration and Florida leaders are moving forward with a plan to build a detention facility on a remote site nestled in the state’s swampy Everglades to hold undocumented migrants awaiting deportation.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 25 June 2025
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Noun
She’s done such a great job with migrants in Massachusetts.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 26 June 2025
Jackson’s independence from her liberal colleagues was on display in April, when the majority ruled that a challenge to President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to remove Venezuelan migrants to a Salvadoran prison had been brought in the wrong court.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
He’s lied about Gaza, Russia, migrants, tariffs, our allies, members of Congress, and so much more.
—S.e. Cupp, New York Daily News, 25 June 2025
The Trump administration and Florida leaders are moving forward with a plan to build a detention facility on a remote site nestled in the state’s swampy Everglades to hold undocumented migrants awaiting deportation.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for migrant
Noun
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The other plaintiffs were five unnamed immigrants who take HIV medication.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
1 July 2025
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Criminal convictions can make immigrants inadmissible to remain in the country.—
Claire Healy,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Pelagic species, such as migratory birds, large fish, turtles, cetaceans and mammals including whales, dolphins and porpoises, are particularly under threat.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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While not listed as endangered nationally, in Pennsylvania the migratory birds are among the state's rarest nesting species.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Noun
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And the Afghan refugees in Pakistan have no real rights to protect them.—
Ruchi Kumar,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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The terms of the peace deal signed on Friday call for both countries to end support for non-state groups, the return of refugees, and the creation of a joint security coordination mechanism aimed at resolving disputes.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
27 June 2025
Noun
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The primary driver of its extinction was likely the introduction of feral cats, brought to the island by naval crews and settlers.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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But Filson disappeared in the woods, presumed killed by the Shawnee, shortly before the first settlers arrived.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
3 July 2025
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Americans still hoping to move to Portugal, meanwhile, might be wise to see if their preferred neighborhoods are already too saturated with fellow emigrants or tourists.—
Michael Bartiromo,
The Hill,
14 June 2025
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Many Albanian emigrants — including from the U.S. — have returned to ride the tourism wave.—
The Dial,
The Dial,
12 June 2025
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“Migrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migrant. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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