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one that leaves one place to settle in another
America was founded by immigrants and they have been its lifeblood ever since
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Recent Examples of immigrant
Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 9 June 2026
There were the arrests of tearful and screaming immigrants, captured on video and played on endless loops across social media.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 10 June 2026
In November, the Department of Homeland Security launched a dayslong immigration crackdown in Charlotte, prompting confusion and outrage from neighborhoods with large immigrant populations.
—Andy Buck, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
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Noun
Wilson and City Councilor-at large Will Mbah said securing the extended hours was a priority for the city, viewing it as a boost for local businesses and a way to help celebrate the world event in the community, one with a strong immigrant and soccer fan presence.
—Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 9 June 2026
There were the arrests of tearful and screaming immigrants, captured on video and played on endless loops across social media.
—Moriah Balingit, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Adjective
Since its opening last year, immigration lawyers and immigrant-rights organizations have expressed concerns about the conditions inside the facility.
—Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 10 June 2026
In November, the Department of Homeland Security launched a dayslong immigration crackdown in Charlotte, prompting confusion and outrage from neighborhoods with large immigrant populations.
—Andy Buck, CNN Money, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for immigrant
Noun
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That included firms that specialized in immigration law during peak moments of migration, like the rise in Central American migrants in the 1980s.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
10 June 2026
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While that sentiment in other European countries centers on migrants from the developing world, most foreigners in Switzerland – by far – are Europeans.—
Jamey Keaten,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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His post oversees seven Western states and one of the largest Israeli expatriate populations in the world.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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The expatriate population, which makes up roughly 90% of residents, watched Emirati armed forces—drawn entirely from the country's 10 percent native population—fight to protect them.—
Mina Al-Oraibi,
Time,
14 Apr. 2026
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The Conestoga wagons, meant to replicate the vehicles used by emigrants on the Oregon Trail, are also luxurious.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
18 May 2026
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Those include sites like Bonneville Point – where emigrants got their first glimpse of the Boise River Valley and trail ruts can be seen – and Three Island Crossing State Park, named for the most crucial and challenging river crossing in the state.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That finding helps explain why a beginner can sit down at a pottery wheel in a foreign country and walk away with a usable piece in a single afternoon.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Russia warns of major Kyiv attacks The Kremlin urged foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv, warning of a major forthcoming attack, with analysts arguing that Russia is losing momentum in its war on Ukraine.—
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29 May 2026
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Elk were once an abundant source of food in the Alleghenies, both for the Seneca and for the settlers streaming in.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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At the same time, the West Bank has experienced a wave of settler violence against Palestinians, with attackers rarely punished.—
Sam McNeil,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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The shooter-style game follows an elite unit of soldiers — known as Helldivers — who battle alien creatures that are threatening to destroy the fictional planet of Super Earth.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
9 June 2026
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The combination of Seussian Joshua Trees, the moonscape-like desert, the lore of alien encounters, the ghost-town vibes, and the countless kooky artists who went out there and never quite came back is a begging canvas for a trippy weekend with friends.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 June 2026
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McLean Presbyterian Church, where my wife and I attend, set up a program to assist Afghan refugees in the immediate aftermath of the American withdrawal in 2021.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Far-right figure Tommy Robinson, born Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, was among those to hone in on the refugee status of the suspect.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
10 June 2026
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“Immigrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immigrant. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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