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one that leaves one place to settle in another
a city with emigrants from many lands
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Recent Examples of emigrants
In 2024, a record 41,294 Hungarians emigrated, according to official statistics, bringing the total number of emigrants during Orbán’s years in power to more than 360,000.
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Alexander Smith, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
The share of emigrants from ages 20 to 24 has doubled during Orbán’s time in office.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
In the ‘70s and ‘80s, large numbers of Laotian and Hmong emigrants arrived, fleeing the persecution that followed the Vietnam War.
—David Farley, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
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
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
Most emigrants left from Sicily, where enterprising local authorities have tried to redress the balance by tempting back Italian descendants from abroad.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
This hasn’t stopped Iranian emigrants from speaking out.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 13 Mar. 2026
Fenix occupies a century-old warehouse built for the Holland-America Line in the Katendrecht district—once a departure point for millions of emigrants embarking to new lives—that has been restored by Rotterdam’s Bureau Polderman.
—Karen Burshtein, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Alexander Smith, NBC news, 11 Apr. 2026
The share of emigrants from ages 20 to 24 has doubled during Orbán’s time in office.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
In the ‘70s and ‘80s, large numbers of Laotian and Hmong emigrants arrived, fleeing the persecution that followed the Vietnam War.
—David Farley, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
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
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
Most emigrants left from Sicily, where enterprising local authorities have tried to redress the balance by tempting back Italian descendants from abroad.
—Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
This hasn’t stopped Iranian emigrants from speaking out.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 13 Mar. 2026
Fenix occupies a century-old warehouse built for the Holland-America Line in the Katendrecht district—once a departure point for millions of emigrants embarking to new lives—that has been restored by Rotterdam’s Bureau Polderman.
—Karen Burshtein, Time, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emigrants
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While at CalTech, Elizabeth made lasting friendships, including with fellow Hungarian immigrants on the faculty.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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The statewide figures correlate to declining birth rates nationwide, although other factors are in play locally, including in Los Angeles County, such as housing costs, a decline in immigration and aggressive federal efforts to deport undocumented immigrants.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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The first group sent to Costa Rica included migrants from Albania, Kenya, Morocco, China, India and Cameroon, in addition to eight people from Guatemala and four Honduran nationals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The administration has spent at least $40 million to deport roughly 300 migrants to third countries, many run by governments with poor human rights records.—
Jean-Yves Kamale,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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At least 35 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli soldiers and settlers across the territory in 2026.—
Sam Metz,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Creeping Charlie was first introduced by European settlers as a groundcover.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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But his reputation for hiring Jewish refugees may have influenced Elizabeth’s visit.—
Marcy Thompson,
Scientific American,
16 Apr. 2026
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The agencies called on the international community to step up and sustain funding for lifesaving assistance for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh as well as support for Bangladeshi host communities.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Emigrants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emigrants. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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