as in migrants
one that leaves one place to settle in another
America was founded by immigrants and they have been its lifeblood ever since
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Recent Examples of immigrants
Meanwhile, a dozen organizations are handing out flyers encouraging protesters to get involved, including Indiana AID, which provides support to immigrants and their families whom have been impacted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Tony Cook, IndyStar, 18 Oct. 2025
Louis said illnesses such as breast cancer aren’t spoken about among Haitian immigrants, and not doing so could have harmful effects.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Sophie Carson is a general assignment reporter who reports on religion and faith, immigrants and refugees and more.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
This could help eventually identify the undocumented immigrants being taken away by federal immigration agents.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Because more prospective immigrants want lawful permanent residency than the limited numbers of immigrant visas allow, not everyone can immediately get an immigrant visa.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
But Takaichi stood out for her rhetoric, vowing to crack down on rule-breaking visitors and immigrants.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, his mother, Rita, is the daughter of Italian immigrants who raised a big family under modest conditions in Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
It was thought the chief had blamed the attack on Italian immigrants in his dying words, according to the BBC.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2025
Tony Cook, IndyStar, 18 Oct. 2025
Louis said illnesses such as breast cancer aren’t spoken about among Haitian immigrants, and not doing so could have harmful effects.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
Sophie Carson is a general assignment reporter who reports on religion and faith, immigrants and refugees and more.
—Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
This could help eventually identify the undocumented immigrants being taken away by federal immigration agents.
—Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 17 Oct. 2025
Because more prospective immigrants want lawful permanent residency than the limited numbers of immigrant visas allow, not everyone can immediately get an immigrant visa.
—News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
But Takaichi stood out for her rhetoric, vowing to crack down on rule-breaking visitors and immigrants.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 11 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, his mother, Rita, is the daughter of Italian immigrants who raised a big family under modest conditions in Pittsburgh’s Brookline neighborhood.
—Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
It was thought the chief had blamed the attack on Italian immigrants in his dying words, according to the BBC.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immigrants
Noun
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On September 30, a federal judge ruled that denying bond hearings for migrants is unlawful.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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From migrants and colonizers to gossip and war, Emily Wilson examines The Aeneid and its relevance to the modern world.—
tumblr.com,
tumblr.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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But while many Israeli emigrants have embarked on new lives in Cyprus, Canada and Thailand, according to DellaPergola’s analysis, few are prepared to speak publicly, citing a mistrust of the media and fear of anti-Israel sentiment.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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An article in The Guardian in May 2025 reported that a record number of emigrants left New Zealand in 2023 and 2024.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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As early as the 1620s, the Dutch and English settlers who established farming and fishing communities came into conflict with the remnants of Algonquian-speaking peoples.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Oct. 2025
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The legend began after a series of bizarre and terrifying encounters in which settlers reported seeing the ghostly figure charging through the desert, sometimes trampling livestock or vanishing into the night.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Allen now oversees client intake and employment support, helping refugees find jobs and navigate cultural and language barriers.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
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Almost none of the refugees had been permitted to read or write on the plantation, and thus the precise nuance of their feelings is lost to time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Immigrants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immigrants. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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