nonmigratory

Definition of nonmigratorynext

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Recent Examples of nonmigratory Though native to East Africa and nonmigratory, the snail has made its way around the world, including to other parts of Africa, Hawaii, the Pacific islands, the Caribbean, Brazil and much of subtropical Asia. — Kelsey Ables, Washington Post, 21 June 2023 So, there's a chance that the commercial populations were simply originally source from a nonmigratory population. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, 25 June 2019 The measure has been taken in the past to keep nonmigratory goose populations in check. — Evan Frank, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonmigratory
Adjective
  • The bonds have sparked resident pushback in recent commission meetings.
    — Zoey Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Rounding out the trio is Zeimani, the middle sibling and resident comedian, whose raspy vocal grit carries the DNA of her late uncle, Bobby Womack.
    — Natelegé Whaley, VIBE.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Since the arrest, detectives also found a second, stationary camera concealed inside a Taco Bell Cantina near where the arrest took place.
    — Breaking News, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Malkovich was momentarily stationary on a recent, bright fall day.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Nonmigratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmigratory. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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