1
as in shifting
the act or an instance of changing position
a sudden movement in the far corner of the room made her turn in that direction
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2
as in campaign
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
a movement for political reform in the city
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Recent Examples of movement
As the body positivity movement blossomed from the ashes of Y2K and Heroine Chic, the community witnessed tides changing in all areas of life, particularly fashion.
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Essence, 12 May 2025
As institutions fractured, migratory movements pushed not from Africa to Europe, but from Europe to Africa, and a new order began to emerge, Augustine interpreted the signs of discordant times.
—Anna Rowlands, Time, 12 May 2025
Variety understands there has been little movement on the project since then.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 May 2025
To date, there appears to be no movement on sanctions against Berisha.
—Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
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Essence, 12 May 2025
As institutions fractured, migratory movements pushed not from Africa to Europe, but from Europe to Africa, and a new order began to emerge, Augustine interpreted the signs of discordant times.
—Anna Rowlands, Time, 12 May 2025
Variety understands there has been little movement on the project since then.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 May 2025
To date, there appears to be no movement on sanctions against Berisha.
—Beth Bailey, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
Noun
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More babies are dying of SIDS: But the campaign to educate parents is in jeopardy.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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This consensual data forms the foundation for effective, compliant campaigns.—
William DeCourcy,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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On the upside, Mercury moves into your Money House today, expanding your ideas about how to get richer.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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In the past, she's posted videos of Devi rocking out to his dad's music on tour and showing off some other impromptu moves reminiscent of his famous father.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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For her first single after that triumph to only just sneak onto the Country Airplay ranking — and in last place — indicates a substantial and sustained promotional push behind the scenes.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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His observation underscores a growing push to rebuild mid-stream capabilities on U.S. soil.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Following Baahubali, Telugu releases were steadily becoming the cinema of the people, but a major factor behind this shift was the ability for rural populations to watch movies online.—
Vishal Menon,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2025
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This marks a shift from satellites focused solely on sensing or communication to ones that also serve as data processors and AI platforms.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Then, on July 8th, Biden released a letter as a last-ditch effort to end the crusade to push him out.—
Jake Tapper,
New Yorker,
13 May 2025
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His latest tease suggests a significant new chapter may be unfolding with the potential addition of The Righteous to his dark crusade in WWE.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 May 2025
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In open session at 5 p.m., the council will give final approval to a change in council procedures to allow for a motion and second before further consideration of an agenda item.—
Laura Groch
Feb. 5,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2023
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The ruling, issued Monday by U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty in the Southern District of New York, denied a motion brought by individuals and mental health organizations in December.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2023
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“Movement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movement. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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