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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defected
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From 2017 to 2024, between 51% and 56% of those who emigrated were men, according to Encovi in 2024.—
Jhasua Razo,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026 -
Odeluga’s parents, Chinyere and Kanayo, emigrated from Nigeria and settled first in Chicago and later in South Holland, Illinois, and Odeluga is one of five children.—
Noah Poser,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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The Journal's Paul Parker recently toured the facility and reports on how one of Rhode Island's legacy brands has adapted over the years.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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While Gaga toured, Watt — who also played in the show’s Ozzy Osbourne tribute — was working on the new version of the song.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2026
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Scientists have been divided about how Homo sapiens first journeyed from Asia to Australia.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Three Kings Day is a global religious tradition honoring the biblical story of the three wise men — Melchior, Gaspar and Balthazar — who journeyed to see the baby Jesus, bringing gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.—
Karie Angell Luc,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Defected.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defected. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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