RESETTLEMENTS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

resettlements

noun

plural of resettlement

as in relocations

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Noun

Discovering unknown migrations More than 70% of North American bird species are migratory.

— Amy L. Scarpignato, The Conversation, 16 Oct. 2026
The analysts see initial migrations to the platform averaging a 40% annual recurring revenue uplift.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of migrations

Noun

But this is 2026 and the world is weaning off larger displacements.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026
For two different transitions, the researchers measured displacements of about 240 ± 16 nanometers and 463 ± 20 nanometers, closely matching their theoretical predictions of roughly 232 and 464 nanometers.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of displacements

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Trump’s prioritization of deportations has changed how ICE is operating and more than doubled the number of deportation officers nationwide, leading to more arrests and removals.

— Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
The primary came as the Chicago area reeled from arrests, deportations and violence that occurred during Operation Midway Blitz, the federal government’s immigration enforcement campaign last fall.

— Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of deportations

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Old-time music, in other words, is the music of diasporas, fed into a blender and then worked into a froth.

— David Alm, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2026
The films, spanning more than 25 languages, tell stories from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Tibet and their diasporas.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of diasporas

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Stable dispersions lasted for up to a month, supported by strong negative zeta potentials in both water and ethanol.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2025
The lens design features 16 elements, including four extra-low dispersions (ED) elements and three aspherical elements, along with Nikon's advanced lens coatings to minimize chromatic aberration and ghosting even in challenging lighting conditions.

— Harry Bennett, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025

Definition of dispersions

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Summit Fire evacuations An evacuation order and evacuation warnings are in effect for the Summit Fire.

— Paris Barraza, USA Today, 10 July 2026
The fire has prompted numerous evacuations in the area, including the complete evacuation of the town of Eureka, which has a population of just over 600.

— Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 June 2026

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