as in migrants
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 immigrants
Many rank-and-file enlistees were also recent immigrants, and patriot regiments hummed with a cacophony of different tongues, accents, and dialects throughout the war.
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Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
New York was built by immigrants such as Italians, Irish and lately, Hispanics, many of whom assimilated into the fabric of the city and eventually became woven into the culture.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The county is also at the center of a petition to Wisconsin's highest court, over detainers issued for immigrants.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
South Florida has long provided a refuge for those seeking to restart their lives, and immigrants have contributed to a booming economy and a vibrant cultural milieu.
—Lindita Cela, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
At the time of the incident, DHS defended Bovino's actions saying that a Border Patrol transport van transporting undocumented immigrants was attacked by demonstrators.
—James Hill, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Von had been Trump-friendly before the gruesome and heartbreaking videos of the ICE raids targeting working immigrants started going viral on social media.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Known for its brick red buildings, Hermann was established in 1837 by German immigrants, who thought the area's rugged river bluffs resembled the Rhine River valley.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Over 1,500 immigrants have been arrested in connection with the blitz, the agency said.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
New York was built by immigrants such as Italians, Irish and lately, Hispanics, many of whom assimilated into the fabric of the city and eventually became woven into the culture.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
The county is also at the center of a petition to Wisconsin's highest court, over detainers issued for immigrants.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 7 Nov. 2025
South Florida has long provided a refuge for those seeking to restart their lives, and immigrants have contributed to a booming economy and a vibrant cultural milieu.
—Lindita Cela, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
At the time of the incident, DHS defended Bovino's actions saying that a Border Patrol transport van transporting undocumented immigrants was attacked by demonstrators.
—James Hill, ABC News, 7 Nov. 2025
Von had been Trump-friendly before the gruesome and heartbreaking videos of the ICE raids targeting working immigrants started going viral on social media.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
Known for its brick red buildings, Hermann was established in 1837 by German immigrants, who thought the area's rugged river bluffs resembled the Rhine River valley.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Over 1,500 immigrants have been arrested in connection with the blitz, the agency said.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immigrants
Noun
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Now, Tapachula is experiencing a reverse migration, as the United States sends planeload after planeload of deportees to the southern part of Mexico while the flow of migrants headed north has dried up.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Armed agents, who once apprehended migrants across the US’s borders and stopped drug and human trafficking operations, now stand sentinel over federal immigration facilities that are the sites of immigration protests.—
Andy Rose 19 hr ago,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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But while many Israeli emigrants have embarked on new lives in Cyprus, Canada and Thailand, according to DellaPergola’s analysis, few are prepared to speak publicly, citing a mistrust of the media and fear of anti-Israel sentiment.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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An article in The Guardian in May 2025 reported that a record number of emigrants left New Zealand in 2023 and 2024.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Over the past two years, the Shehadehs have made several attempts to return to their land and their crops – only to be pushed back by settlers, the army or both.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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White South Africans, whose roots can be traced to settlers arriving under Dutch and British colonial rule, dominated the country through a system of racial segregation known as apartheid from 1948 until its abolishment in the early 1990s.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The move by the White Housemarks a sharp departure from the Biden administration’s ceiling of 125,000 refugees last year.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Nov. 2025
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Eritreans, who make up the second largest share of refugees recorded in Libya according to the United Nations, fall into this group.—
Mick Krever,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Immigrants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immigrants. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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