as in to migrate
to leave a country or region to live elsewhere
—often + from
My grandparents emigrated from Hungary.
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Recent Examples of emigrate
No one wants to swim in that immense sea that has swallowed so many rafters since Cubans began emigrating after the arrival of Castroism in 1959.
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Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
When Metropolitan Immigration Consulting Group opened in Taiwan two decades ago, clients mostly wanted to emigrate to English-speaking countries, general manager Kenny Chiang said.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Many of Mexico's Mennonites emigrated from Russia to Canada, and then Mexico, in the 1920s.
—Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
The situation has become so dire that seven out of 10 Cubans report skipping meals, and one in five intends to emigrate.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
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Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
When Metropolitan Immigration Consulting Group opened in Taiwan two decades ago, clients mostly wanted to emigrate to English-speaking countries, general manager Kenny Chiang said.
—Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Many of Mexico's Mennonites emigrated from Russia to Canada, and then Mexico, in the 1920s.
—Katie Silver, NPR, 28 Mar. 2026
The situation has become so dire that seven out of 10 Cubans report skipping meals, and one in five intends to emigrate.
—Quico Toro, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emigrate
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Despite the region’s industrial reputation, the Dunes are among the most biologically diverse parks in the nation, and thousands of sandhill cranes migrate through since a recent habitat restoration.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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But the most important sighting of the mythical Stravinskian fowl might be the revival of Dance Theatre of Harlem’s 1982 version, migrating back to New York for the first time in more than twenty years.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Cobb County resident, Donna Gates, was at Tuesday's work session and feels like the only solution is relocating the transfer center.—
Emily McLeod,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Since the church has relocated from downtown Waukegan to the north side of the city, McFadden said some time will be spent in the local neighborhood making the area look better.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Catholic churches in Angola have played a central role in welcoming and resettling those crossing the 1,560-mile (2,511-kilometer) border between the two nations.—
Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sediqa Fahimi and Mursal Fahimi are sisters who were evacuated from Afghanistan and resettled in the United States after the fall of Kabul in 2021.—
Sediqa Fahimi,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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The draft pick was top-10 protected in 2026, and with the Panthers owning the eighth-worst record in the NHL this season, the worst that pick can be after the draft lottery is 10th, as a maximum of two teams can potentially move up past the Panthers in that lottery.—
Steve Svekis,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Homeowner Maha Amin moved three dozen sandbags from the trunk of her car to her driveway Thursday, bracing for more flooding in Des Plaines.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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After Siri’s rich childhood friend posts bail, Siri and Amaya set off to find the killer.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Boston bailed Skubal out, though.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Emigrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emigrate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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