migration
noun
the process or act of migrating.
migrations
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pluralof migration.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Critics fear deep-sea mining will cause irreversible damage, smothering marine life in plumes of waste and disrupting oceanic migrations with the thrum of heavy machinery.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
Since the indexes are weighted by market cap, migrations prevent large companies from dramatically skewing the performance of indexes meant for smaller companies.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 4, 2026
Together, these studies provide a clearer picture of one of humanity's earliest and most remarkable migrations.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 9, 2026
Fish species that undertake mammoth migrations through rivers, lakes and ponds are facing a combined threat from dams, pollution and overfishing preventing them from reaching their breeding grounds.
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
I want to take care of the ocean, so the whales can keep making their long migrations safely.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
