migrate

verb

Definition of migratenext
as in to relocate
to move from one place to another Every fall, hundreds of college students migrate to this town.

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Recent Examples of migrate He has long been involved in politics, having migrated from supporting the Liberal Democrats to the Conservatives via support for Brexit. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026 And will teenagers simply migrate to other platforms outside the settlement’s reach, or into the direct messages the agreement itself exempts? — Carolina Rossini, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 Hair changes, blankets become capes, and sunglasses migrate between friends. — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 Production, softer overall, continues to migrate around the country and overseas chasing the best terms. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for migrate
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relocate
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  • The mudslide hit part of a village in Suichuan County in Jiangxi province in the early hours, prompting rescuers to rush to the scene and relocate residents to safer ground to prevent further danger, authorities said in a statement.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Harry and Meghan relocated to California in 2020 after stepping back as working members of the royal family.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of relocate

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