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
This is a huge risk for birds because about 80 percent of migratory birds in North America migrate at night, says Crumley.
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
About 47 million people live in the Amazon region, and its fisheries are heavily reliant on migratory species such as dorado, which generate $436 million annually, according to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS).
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The decision came at the conclusion of the COP15 summit on migratory species in Campo Verde, Brazil, which brought together representatives from 132 countries and the European Union.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Why migratory fish are struggling Migratory freshwater fish depend on long, connected river corridors, often across multiple countries.
—Zeb Hogan, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
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Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Apr. 2026
About 47 million people live in the Amazon region, and its fisheries are heavily reliant on migratory species such as dorado, which generate $436 million annually, according to the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species (CMS).
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
The decision came at the conclusion of the COP15 summit on migratory species in Campo Verde, Brazil, which brought together representatives from 132 countries and the European Union.
—CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Why migratory fish are struggling Migratory freshwater fish depend on long, connected river corridors, often across multiple countries.
—Zeb Hogan, The Conversation, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for migratory
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The Archdiocese of Miami is making a desperate plea to the federal government, asking it to reconsider the cancellation of an $11 million contract with Catholic Charities that funds a shelter for unaccompanied migrant children in South Florida.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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But the council said Taiwan committed to making unionization more streamlined within two years and prohibiting recruitment fees charged to migrant workers within three years.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Migratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/migratory. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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