as in relocation
the act of moving or being moved out of one place and into another
The family spent months planning their migration to a new country.
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Recent Examples of migration
Wildlife depends on predictable patterns of darkness and light for migration, breeding and hunting.
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Cuba’s new migration and citizenship laws maintain several restrictions affecting Cuban Americans, including a requirement that Cubans with dual citizenship travel to the country with a Cuban passport and maintaining the government’s broad authority to deny entry to government critics.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The findings raise fresh questions about affordability, migration and how California taxes workers.
—Chris Fusco. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Many teams of skilled young birders compete at a high level, so chance is a big part of the day, according to Tom Reed, the migration count coordinator at the Cape May Bird Observatory and a mentor of The Pete Dunnelins.
—Natalie Escobar, NPR, 12 May 2026
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Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Cuba’s new migration and citizenship laws maintain several restrictions affecting Cuban Americans, including a requirement that Cubans with dual citizenship travel to the country with a Cuban passport and maintaining the government’s broad authority to deny entry to government critics.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
The findings raise fresh questions about affordability, migration and how California taxes workers.
—Chris Fusco. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026
Many teams of skilled young birders compete at a high level, so chance is a big part of the day, according to Tom Reed, the migration count coordinator at the Cape May Bird Observatory and a mentor of The Pete Dunnelins.
—Natalie Escobar, NPR, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for migration
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After a one-block relocation in the early 1970s, the Delgadillo barber shop has evolved into a gift shop and museum (with barber chair) and a must-see stop for Route 66 enthusiasts.—
Jasmine Desiree,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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However, when there is a potential risk to public safety, and to the safety of the animal itself, relocation may be necessary.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2026
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There’s lots of emigration because there are no jobs.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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But there’s no such thing as legal emigration to Gilead.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
6 May 2026
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“Migration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migration. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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