as in immigrant
one that leaves one place to settle in another
we traced our family history back to migrants who came to this country seeking a better life for themselves
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as in migratory
having a way of life that involves moving from one region to another typically on a seasonal basis
migrant laborers picking fruit in an orchard
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Recent Examples of migrant
Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
From 2021 to 2023, more than 3 million migrants entered Spain, the largest three-year surge in the country’s history.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Cultural and political divides deepen in the community, and even within the same household, when a woman brings a single migrant woman into her home.
—The Know, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
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Noun
Britain’s Supreme Court ruled that the policy was unlawful because Rwanda is not a safe third country for migrants sent there.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
From 2021 to 2023, more than 3 million migrants entered Spain, the largest three-year surge in the country’s history.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026
Adjective
Becerra’s candidacy coincided with allegations that his staff had been involved in fraud, and resurfaced lingering concerns about the treatment of migrant children under his watch.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Cultural and political divides deepen in the community, and even within the same household, when a woman brings a single migrant woman into her home.
—The Know, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for migrant
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The massive red-brick building opened in 1900 and 12 million immigrants passed through its halls before the island closed in 1954.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Descendants of Taiwanese immigrants who moved over during the Japanese colonial era can be found on these islands in particular.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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These migratory aerial acrobats need a lot of energy to beat their tiny wings so fast.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 May 2026
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In England’s Lake District, the dismantling of Bowston Weir in 2022 on the River Kent has helped restore more natural river flow, improving conditions for migratory fish and surrounding ecosystems.—
Radina Gigova,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Pakistan was left to deal with the fallout from the Afghan civil war that followed, which included accepting nearly four million Afghan refugees.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
3 June 2026
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Viewers have already seen glimpses of the premiere, which involves Aang and Katara subduing a sea serpent while guiding refugees across a treacherous path.—
Entertainment Weekly,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 June 2026
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Many of these settlers’ descendants still live in Fredericksburg.—
Natassia Paloma,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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One story states that Julius Mackie Washington Masingill, an early settler, then suggested naming the office after the hickory trees that grew in abundance in the area.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 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
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“Migrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migrant. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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