as in relocation
the act of moving or being moved out of one place and into another
The family spent months planning their migration to a new country.
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Recent Examples of migration
Their findings all point to the likelihood of widespread famine, the migration of large numbers of people seeking a more stable environment and the carry-on impact of geopolitical disorder.
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ProPublica, 28 July 2025
Now, new insights into their epic migration has uncovered just how massive their fat loss is.
—New Atlas, 28 July 2025
This data is supported by U-Haul's latest midyear migration trends report.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
The better approach is to use migration as a moment to redesign.
—Sandipan Biswas, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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ProPublica, 28 July 2025
Now, new insights into their epic migration has uncovered just how massive their fat loss is.
—New Atlas, 28 July 2025
This data is supported by U-Haul's latest midyear migration trends report.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
The better approach is to use migration as a moment to redesign.
—Sandipan Biswas, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for migration
emigration
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Whether the emigration of wealthy Indians will slow or pick up steam is hard to predict.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Israel Katz, the minister of defense, has established a department responsible for encouraging the emigration of Palestinians.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
24 July 2025
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“Migration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migration. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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