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
The digital nomad movement experienced a surge after the covid-19 pandemic.
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Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Music has always been a social glue, a way for humans to synchronize their emotions and movements, whether around a Neanderthal campfire or in a packed stadium.
—Lindsay A. Fleming, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
But what of the other folks whose influence reverberates down through the decades—the movement designers, conglomerate owners, and brilliant marketers who revived an ailing industry?
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
In sinker velocity and horizontal movement, traits Cora singled out, Padres relievers lead MLB at 95.6 mph and 3.6 inches.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Music has always been a social glue, a way for humans to synchronize their emotions and movements, whether around a Neanderthal campfire or in a packed stadium.
—Lindsay A. Fleming, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
But what of the other folks whose influence reverberates down through the decades—the movement designers, conglomerate owners, and brilliant marketers who revived an ailing industry?
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
In sinker velocity and horizontal movement, traits Cora singled out, Padres relievers lead MLB at 95.6 mph and 3.6 inches.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
Noun
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Many business leaders craft mission statements to throw onto a wall or a PR campaign, but don’t apply them to everyday decision-making.—
Quang X. Pham,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The interview comes a year after a gun control campaign launched an initiative called The Shotline, which employs AI to re-create voices of victims of gun violence.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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But there were problems with the roundabout location such as underground utilities that would complicate the move.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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When the screening was canceled and later pushed back to September without explanation, some film fans questioned the authorities' motives, wondering whether the move was intended to avoid a spat that could damage fragile ties between Beijing and Tokyo.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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The push to reshore manufacturing is gaining momentum but faces a fundamental obstacle: power itself.—
Shaun Walsh,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Middle East push follows HollyShorts’ successful London debut last year.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Aug. 2025
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In an article published through the National Institute of Justice, Brown and others interviewed former extremists in the United States, as well as their family and friends, to better understand the shift from participating in ideological debate to taking violent actions.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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That single shift—from speaking to listening—might be the catalyst for your next breakthrough as a leader.—
Heather Heefner,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Back in March, the Associated Press revealed that an anti-DEI crusade at the Pentagon led to images of war heroes, women, minorities and even the famed Enola Gay warplane being flagged for removal.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
4 Aug. 2025
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Abbott’s crusade against Republicans who opposed the measure should be a signal to conservative lawmakers in other red states, McIntosh said.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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