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Recent Examples of refugee
The man is identified in court only as TCXM because refugees’ identities are protected in Australia.
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ABC News, 6 May 2026
For Jessie Phouangphet, the influence came through watching his parents navigate life as refugees from Laos.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
If an immigrant entered the country with a visa or as a refugee, the burden of proof is on the government to prove they should be removed from the country.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
In Hwang’s latest overhaul, Mei-Li has become a refugee from Communist China, who arrives in San Francisco without her father, who’s been imprisoned by the Chinese government.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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ABC News, 6 May 2026
For Jessie Phouangphet, the influence came through watching his parents navigate life as refugees from Laos.
—Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026
If an immigrant entered the country with a visa or as a refugee, the burden of proof is on the government to prove they should be removed from the country.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
In Hwang’s latest overhaul, Mei-Li has become a refugee from Communist China, who arrives in San Francisco without her father, who’s been imprisoned by the Chinese government.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Daily News, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for refugee
Noun
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All this taught me to understand the daily humiliations one experiences as an exile and refugee in a world where nobody wants you.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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In exile, Carvajal began making grandiose denunciations of Maduro on his personal blog (now taken down) and on social media.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Muhsen remains a fugitive who is considered armed and dangerous.—
Marvin Hurst,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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He was reportedly being held without bond as an out-of-state fugitive pending extradition.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Phrases like alien to the species were repeated to describe Jews.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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All praise to the blue alien for showing her the light!—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The plan aims to attract skilled migrants and South African expatriates, especially those working in the United Arab Emirates, which hired large numbers of local engineers during the build-out of its Barakah Nuclear Plant over the last decade.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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What were her feelings about being an expatriate in the years after the Civil War?—
Tyehimba Jess,
ARTnews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Refugee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refugee. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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