as in migrant
one that leaves one place to settle in another
America was founded by immigrants and they have been its lifeblood ever since
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Recent Examples of immigrant
Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez is among a growing group of immigrants targeted for removal after arriving as children and being granted protections under President Barack Obama.
—Maria Sacchetti, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Vázquez Baur says these findings show immigrant children's constitutional right to attend K-12 public schools is already under threat.
—Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Cities like Chicago — long a haven for Mexican immigrants with ties to families and a community — became landing spots for migrants from increasingly impoverished and authoritarian places such as Venezuela.
—Joe Mahr, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez is among a growing group of immigrants targeted for removal after arriving as children and being granted protections under President Barack Obama.
—Maria Sacchetti, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The outlet reports some Canadians complain that the change favors Americans with few ties to the country instead of tax-paying, working immigrant populations who face lengthy citizenship processes.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
Vázquez Baur says these findings show immigrant children's constitutional right to attend K-12 public schools is already under threat.
—Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immigrant
Noun
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Nineteen people were found dead and 58 rescued alive by the Italian coast guard, which intercepted a dinghy filled with migrants that was in distress about 80 nautical miles from the southern Italian island of Lampedusa on Tuesday night.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who spoke relatively little, asked about immigration laws, enacted in 1940 and 1952, that accepted the common understanding that Wong Kim Ark had established birthright citizenship for the children of migrants, regardless of domicile.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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When the rules were introduced in 2008, Liverpool had the highest percentage in Europe of expatriate players within their squad (90 per cent).—
Gregg Evans,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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But now, in order to protect their expatriate citizens and interests in the Middle East, as well as to prevent further escalation, the European nations have bolstered their military presence in the region.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
7 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
Adjective
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Steyer told the outlet the funds existed to provide a vehicle for foreign investors rather than to dodge taxes.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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North of Manila, Pampanga is referred to as the culinary heartland of the Philippines, offering unrivaled food experiences that marry indigenous cooking techniques and foreign influences.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Bruzzone’s vocals seesaw between throat-buzzing alien croaks and clean vocals that wouldn’t sound out of place on a Mars Volta ballad.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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It's eventually discovered that the moon is actually an alien megastructure that’s going to destroy our planet.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The change in eligibility requirements comes from federal policy updates barring certain asylees, refugees, parolees, individuals with deportation or removal withheld, conditional entrants and victims of trafficking from accessing Cal Fresh, according to the Department of Public Social Services.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The tightening of the reins in the British Mandate for Palestine comes as Adolf Hitler and Germany invade Poland, triggering the beginnings of World War II, and as Jewish refugees fleeing persecution begin entering the region.—
Zach Dennis,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Immigrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immigrant. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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