nonmigratory

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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
Adjective
  • In Fremont, roughly 45 minutes from Omaha, investigators identified an identity theft conspiracy using a deceased person’s Social Security number that was used to make fraudulent Social Security cards, state driver’s licenses, and lawful permanent resident cards, The Center Square reported.
    Bethany Blankley, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2025
  • At the end of 2005 — a decade after wolves were reintroduced to Idaho — the Nez Perce team and Idaho Department of Fish and Game biologists had identified 59 resident wolf packs in Idaho.
    Clark Corbin, Idaho Statesman, 12 June 2025
Adjective
  • The girls are stationary in the car for only a few seconds, but in the morning, the photos achieve awe, scorn and eternity.
    Jeff Weiss, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2025
  • They also can’t be mounted on a helmet due to their weight and are best used while stationary.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2025

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“Nonmigratory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonmigratory. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.

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