as in migrant
having a way of life that involves moving from one region to another typically on a seasonal basis
most of the apple crop is picked by migratory workers migratory birds heading south for the winter
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Recent Examples of migratory
These residents have gathered every night for the past few weeks to scare away migratory egrets and herons that seem to like the suburbs.
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
The dynamic beach and dune habitats there are home to a whopping 370 different bird species, from migratory waterfowl to shorebirds to raptors.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Harmon said the plight of Chesterton’s snowy white owl was an opportunity to educate the public about what millions of other birds experience during migratory season – especially with dangers like highways and powerlines.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The plant provides habitat for fish, crabs and plankton, feeds migratory birds and locks away carbon and methane — both heat-trapping greenhouse gases — in coastal sediments.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Apr. 2026
The dynamic beach and dune habitats there are home to a whopping 370 different bird species, from migratory waterfowl to shorebirds to raptors.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Harmon said the plight of Chesterton’s snowy white owl was an opportunity to educate the public about what millions of other birds experience during migratory season – especially with dangers like highways and powerlines.
—Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The plant provides habitat for fish, crabs and plankton, feeds migratory birds and locks away carbon and methane — both heat-trapping greenhouse gases — in coastal sediments.
—ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for migratory
migrant
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Recent exhibitions at the museum include a show on bold nail art, a group show featuring Seminole artists and a photography exhibition by Carlos Muñoz on migrant communities.—
Amanda Rosa
May 7,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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Federal funding cuts have affected the county office’s ability to serve students in other programs, such as migrant education and students with special needs.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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“Migratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migratory. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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