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nonmigratory

adjective

Definition of nonmigratorynext
as in resident

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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
  1. resident
  2. stationary
Adjective
  • Ole Miss offers scholarships ranging from $3,000 to $20,000 for non-resident students based on a sliding scale of combined GPA and test scores, and its student population reflects the recruitment.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Chloé Laplante, one of two resident artists, showcased her sculptural use of fabrics with two outdoor installations.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of resident
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  • Instead of practicing in full pads, the veteran of 95 NFL games was told to lift weights, spend some time riding a stationary bike and call it a day.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Unfortunately, a particle returning from a ballistic flight is moving fast while its stationary twin is not.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of stationary

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“Nonmigratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmigratory. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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