immigrate

Definition of immigratenext

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Recent Examples of immigrate Later, with the help of his sister, who was living in the United States, the Lally family was able to immigrate to Chicago with their 3-year-old son and only child, Ivan, in 1953. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 Dong reportedly immigrated to the United States from China and does not speak English but obtained his CDL in New York in 2024, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 June 2026 After immigrating to the United States, the family moved in with Partovi’s grandmother and lived in a single room. — Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 24 May 2026 Most people immigrate through the Work Visa Canada or Express Entry system. — Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for immigrate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immigrate
Verb
  • Food trend experts are betting the coming year will bring it even closer to your stovetop.
    — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026
  • For the first time in a dozen years, a leading OB-GYN group has updated its guidance on managing hot flashes, night sweats, sleep changes and other disruptive symptoms that often come with menopause.
    — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • This album arrives seven and a half years after its nearest predecessor, and 34 months since it was first announced in January 2024.
    — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Priscilla Davis, who was locked in a bitter divorce dispute with her husband, arrived home later with Farr.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • But this recognition tells us to keep showing up, even when things are difficult.
    — Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Among members whose ideal customers show up in their extended network, the typical one has about 190 of them a single introduction away.
    — Eric Groves, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Immigrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immigrate. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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