immigrate

Definition of immigratenext

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of immigrate Makki, 47, who cooks Lebanese dishes like couscous stews and traditional kibbeh balls in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn Heights, immigrated to Michigan in 1990. — CBS News, 4 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
  • The announcement comes ahead of Alaska’s investor day in Seattle today.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • The news comes amid ongoing tensions as the war in Iran persists, with Trump refusing a deal with Iran to open the Strait as recently as Saturday, impacting the world's oil supply.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The remains of medieval ruler Czar Samuel arrived in Bulgaria on Saturday, after decades of negotiations with neighboring Greece.
    — COSTAS KANTOURIS, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Johnson’s turn, which featured a surprise cameo from Taylor Swift, marked her third time hosting the show and arrived a day after the theatrical release of her new film Verity.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • To do the uncomfortable things and show up and be ready and make great music with energy and a sense of wonder.
    — Dan Hyman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
  • These women pressured local judges and sheriffs, and would actively show up to courthouses, protecting potential lynching victims with thier own bodies.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Immigrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immigrate. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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