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
Certain species, like the migratory grasshopper, thrive in Arizona’s warmer months, particularly after seasonal rains that boost plant growth.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Environmental advocates have called for the city to take less water to help the lake reach a healthy level and support an ecosystem that is vital for migratory birds.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The Clarendon Farms property will bolster a pathway for migratory birds to the ACE Basin from the Savannah River.
—Thad Moore, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Botts also mentioned that the lake is an important part of the pathway for migratory birds.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Environmental advocates have called for the city to take less water to help the lake reach a healthy level and support an ecosystem that is vital for migratory birds.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2026
The Clarendon Farms property will bolster a pathway for migratory birds to the ACE Basin from the Savannah River.
—Thad Moore, AJC.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Botts also mentioned that the lake is an important part of the pathway for migratory birds.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for migratory
migrant
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Stepheny Price covers crime, including missing persons, homicides and migrant crime.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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As Israel ramps up its offensive against Hezbollah, migrant workers in Lebanon are being displaced for a second time — and resources are running thin, the International Organization for Migration warns.—
Gonzalo Zegarra,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Migratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migratory. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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