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
Add a little mousse for movement.
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Pamela Vázquez, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025
Both suggested an antifa, or anti-fascist movement, connection.
—Stephanie Murray, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Aflalo’s studio fits squarely into this movement, offering a more intimate, refined experience that aligns with her design philosophy.
—Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Adams said her lecture was focused on the phrase, not the movement.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
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Pamela Vázquez, Glamour, 11 Nov. 2025
Both suggested an antifa, or anti-fascist movement, connection.
—Stephanie Murray, USA Today, 11 Nov. 2025
Aflalo’s studio fits squarely into this movement, offering a more intimate, refined experience that aligns with her design philosophy.
—Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Adams said her lecture was focused on the phrase, not the movement.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for movement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
Noun
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The spotlight’s shifting, Pisces.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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The way Shaw-naé tells it, heading into the pandemic became a shifting point for her.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In the three months since the Pentagon deployed warships and aircraft in a campaign that the White House said was aimed at drug traffickers from Venezuela, the bolivar has depreciated around 70% against the US dollar, according to data from the central bank, hemorrhaging one point every day.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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President Bill Clinton pardoned Mark Rich, a former hedge-fund manager whose ex-wife had donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Democratic National Committee, the Clinton Presidential Library and Hillary Clinton's New York Senate campaign.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
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As research advances and deployments grow through 2026 and beyond, dynamic on-the-move EV charging is becoming an increasingly plausible part of the future transport landscape—advancing one corridor, one region, and one innovation at a time.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Kolomoisky and his associates challenged the move’s legality while the bank has alleged that its previous owners, Kolomoisky and his partners, embezzled billions from the bank’s coffers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Chinese retailer, known for its range of cheap ultra-fast-fashion clothing and criticisms of its labor and environmental practices, is nestled on the sixth floor of a more than century-old building in Paris, a city famous for high-end fashion and a recent green push.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The company’s board of directors now uses a proprietary AI assistant, trained on internal data, to provide real-time advice — part of a broader push to deploy the technology across all aspects of its operations.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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In October 2024, Chinese warships visited Chittagong—the first foreign naval vessels to do so after the establishment of the interim Bangladeshi government—signaling a major geopolitical shift.—
MUHIB RAHMAN,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
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Syncing up with the bass becomes second nature eventually, and the shifts in the soundtrack are accompanied by a complete change in the on-screen visuals, with different colored blocks, unique trims, and level skins providing a mental reset as the next level begins.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Now — with the counter-trafficking crusade poised to continue — some members of Congress are sounding alarm bells.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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In Mutiny, after witnessing his billionaire boss’ murder and being framed for the crime, Cole Reed (Statham) boards a cargo ship on a one-man crusade to avenge his boss’ death only to discover an international conspiracy.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, over in Britain, a vibrant antiwar movement brought on motion after motion in Parliament to cease fire and end all offensive operations against the rebels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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During Wednesday’s hearing, the judge approved a motion allowing defense attorneys for Cullum, Twombly and co-defendant Tifany Adams to access jail phone calls and text messages made by all five defendants in the case.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Bill Belichick was head coach of those 1995 Browns, a team that entered that season with high expectations (Sports Illustrated picked them to go to the Super Bowl) but finished a disappointing 5-11 as relocation news became a massive distraction for the team.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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If approved, security officials will review whether the alternative site meets federal standards before any relocation occurs.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Movement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movement. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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