IMMIGRATE Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

immigrate

verb

Definition of immigrate

as in to come

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Recent Examples of immigrate 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 Law of Return, Israeli law, passed by the Knesset (parliament) in July 1950, that grants Jews the right to immigrate (or make aliyah) to the country and receive Israeli citizenship. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026 Lally had always wanted to immigrate to America. — Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for immigrate

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The Supersonic™ Travel comes with a styling concentrator attachment that works well for polished, event-ready styles.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Still, the resignation comes with just weeks before Johnson introduces that budget, his fourth, which will also have to address a likely large 2027 deficit.

— Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

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Reservations are limited and often book up before guests arrive, so ask the concierge to secure a table as soon as your stay is confirmed.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
Having spotted Sheepstealer earlier in the episode, Addam arrives with Rhaenyra to apprehend the wild dragon’s rider.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026

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Now, as luxury travelers increasingly expect experiences that feel bespoke without being overbearing, that same spirit of care is showing up in very different corners of the industry.

— Ashlea Halpern, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2026
The party’s endorsement that could show up on millions of mailers sent to voters and gives the measure momentum headed into a similar vote at a gathering of 1,300 unions at the California Federation of Labor Unions on Tuesday.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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