as in movement
the act or an instance of changing position
we were instructed not to make any sudden motions or we might scare away the deer
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Recent Examples of motion
Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 3 Feb. 2023
If the judge approves the McDonald’s directors’ motion to dismiss, the claims against Mr. Fairhurst would be moot.
—Dylan Tokar, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2023
Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 30 May 2025
Cora walked him back and held a brief meeting on the mound with all the infielders before motioning to the bullpen.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
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Noun
This Sole elliptical features a whisper-quiet drive system, functions in backwards and forwards motion, and has a power incline feature that adds resistance and up to 20 incline levels.
—Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 3 Feb. 2023
If the judge approves the McDonald’s directors’ motion to dismiss, the claims against Mr. Fairhurst would be moot.
—Dylan Tokar, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2023
Verb
According to the firm's statement, Sheil, 22, successfully motioned to dismiss three of Gifford's original claims in December 2024.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 30 May 2025
Cora walked him back and held a brief meeting on the mound with all the infielders before motioning to the bullpen.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
Noun
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The balloons provide essential atmospheric data used in models that help predict hurricane movement, such as the balloon in Del Rio, Texas that warned forecasters of the potential for heavy rain in Texas in early July.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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Spencer was a founding member who left the group in the midst of a tour to join Children of God, a religious movement in Los Angeles, just three years after this recording hit the street.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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He was waved home by third base coach Tim Leiper and was called safe before the call was overturned on replay review, ending the inning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 July 2025
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After betting big on U.S. assembly, and waving the red, white, and blue in its marketing, the company realized that most consumers didn’t care where the phone was made.—
Verne Kopytoff,
Fortune,
5 July 2025
Verb
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As the camera panned to the Phillies' dugout after the final out, Castellanos was shown standing on the top step, gesturing towards the crowd and yelling towards a fan.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2025
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Swift asked after the first chorus, gesturing to Brown.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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The move marks the fifth name for the service in 15 years.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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Rough told Newsweek this move does not reflect a strategic shift by the president, but rather is a procedural issue in which the Department of Defense, and one office in particular, took the decision seemingly without presidential approval, congressional notification, or interagency coordination.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 July 2025
Verb
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Google usage among Gen Z declined 25% compared to Gen X, signaling a generational pivot.—
Dani Nadel,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The bill now heads to the House, where some GOP lawmakers are already signaling major objections.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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That shift favored the 30-company Dow Jones, which is a 1% off its all-time high reached in December 2024.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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More Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Newsweek Geopolitical Shifts Jaishankar said the United States is bringing about a global change with a shift away from alliances and in which countries pursue their own interests more individualistically.—
Jennifer Cunningham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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