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
The park has a variety of attractions, including more than 16 miles of trails ranging in difficulty, 90-acre Tucket Lake that can be fished, swim and kayak, and acts as a seasonal home to many migratory birds, like the endangered golden-cheeked warbler.
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Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
That means turning out your lights at night because most migratory birds (including hummingbirds) travel at night.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
In spring, migratory warblers feast on insects hidden among the tree’s needles.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
The lake is home to animals including caribou, migratory birds, polar bears and other wildlife, according to the suit.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2026
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Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 26 Feb. 2026
That means turning out your lights at night because most migratory birds (including hummingbirds) travel at night.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
In spring, migratory warblers feast on insects hidden among the tree’s needles.
—Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026
The lake is home to animals including caribou, migratory birds, polar bears and other wildlife, according to the suit.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for migratory
migrant
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Human rights groups warned at the time that the policy brought Kuwait closer to the kafala, or sponsorship system, that binds a migrant worker’s residency to their employer, which is still in use across the region.—
Kelsey Warner,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Migratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migratory. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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