fugitives

Definition of fugitivesnext
plural of fugitive

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refugees
Noun
  • The title refers to the million Syrian refugees that were admitted into Germany during the brutal civil war that culminated with Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad fleeing to Moscow in November 2024.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Additionally, asylum seekers, asylees, refugees and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients would be ineligible.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
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“Fugitives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fugitives. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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