migrate
verb (used without object)
to go from one country, region, or place to another.
is migrating
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present progressiveof migrate (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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A couple of weeks ago, Hoisington concluded that equilibrium U.S. inflation is migrating up toward 3.5% to 4.5%, and that both inflation and long-term Treasury yields will trend higher.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
It is migrating up some of the decaying wells that litter the Permian, forcing companies and regulators to play a protracted—and expensive—game of whack-a-mole.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 26, 2025
The widening gap between Carvana’s momentum and CarMax’s stagnation illustrates where investor confidence is migrating in the used-car landscape.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2025
As the landfill has experienced power outages and equipment breakdowns, the air district also suspects methane is migrating underground toward another bustling area.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 11, 2024
I suppose there is sound basis for these accusations, since trade is migrating so rapidly towards the rival mart of Port Elizabeth....
From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril, & Heroism. Volume 1 by Frederick Whymper
