as in relocating
to move from one place to another
Every fall, hundreds of college students migrate to this town.
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Recent Examples of migrating
Users can expand their storage online without migrating data to maximize available space.
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Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Jupiter and Saturn, especially, began migrating inwards and then out again.
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Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
All my grandparents were sharecroppers in Mississippi before migrating to Gary in the late 1920s.
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Lori Latham,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The deal for Roku, which is based in San Jose, California, is the latest wave of consolidation in the entertainment industry as media companies compete for viewers migrating from traditional television to streaming services.
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Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
The 220-foot-long pathway winds through treetops above native plants and new perches for migrating birds.
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Jacob Wilt,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
12 June 2026
Today, this sandy, shifting landform is a Pennsylvania state park drawing millions of visitors and migrating birds each year.
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Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Hummingbirds don't always stop in the same locations while migrating.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
Fires are migrating to higher latitudes as climate change prolongs heatwaves and drought conditions in more parts of the world.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Jupiter and Saturn, especially, began migrating inwards and then out again.
—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
19 June 2026
All my grandparents were sharecroppers in Mississippi before migrating to Gary in the late 1920s.
—
Lori Latham,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
The deal for Roku, which is based in San Jose, California, is the latest wave of consolidation in the entertainment industry as media companies compete for viewers migrating from traditional television to streaming services.
—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
The 220-foot-long pathway winds through treetops above native plants and new perches for migrating birds.
—
Jacob Wilt,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
12 June 2026
Today, this sandy, shifting landform is a Pennsylvania state park drawing millions of visitors and migrating birds each year.
—
Usa Today Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
Hummingbirds don't always stop in the same locations while migrating.
—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
Fires are migrating to higher latitudes as climate change prolongs heatwaves and drought conditions in more parts of the world.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for migrating
Verb
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The company behind the transformation of downtown with the Power & Light District says relocating residents are drawn to the Lights’ amenities, like rooftop pools and exclusive events for residents, alongside the ability to live an urban lifestyle.
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However, strict immigration rules, the country’s geographic isolation, and the steep costs of relocating mean only wealthy Americans can realistically make the move.
Verb
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Production runs from a Los Angeles home base plus two traveling studios that move to the best matches each day, borrowing the fanfest grammar of Big Noon Kickoff.
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For those traveling in first class, the Coast Starlight offers a full dining car experience, with meals included throughout the journey.
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“Migrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migrating. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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