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
However, drug safety advocates have remained adamant that regulatory bills such as this one could have sweeping effects going beyond hemp and support the marijuana legalization movement as well.
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Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
Ballots continue to be counted but the trend suggests a possible two-thirds majority for Magyar and his Tisza movement.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 12 Apr. 2026
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that progresses over time and affects movement, according to the Parkinson's Foundation.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 12 Apr. 2026
In the 1960s and 1970s, the need to husband resources led to the birth of the modern environmental movement.
—Daniel Moss, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
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Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 12 Apr. 2026
Ballots continue to be counted but the trend suggests a possible two-thirds majority for Magyar and his Tisza movement.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 12 Apr. 2026
Parkinson's disease is a neurological disorder that progresses over time and affects movement, according to the Parkinson's Foundation.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 12 Apr. 2026
In the 1960s and 1970s, the need to husband resources led to the birth of the modern environmental movement.
—Daniel Moss, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
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Land borders dispute since 1948 The creation of the state of Israel in 1948, which led to the mass displacement of over 750,000 Palestinians and a subsequent Arab-Israeli war in 1948, led to a further shifting of borders in the region.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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At our newest campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts, for example students will train in a 25,000-square-foot facility equipped with interactive shifting simulation and a new curriculum that focuses on hands-on learning from day one.—
Samantha Greenberg,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2026
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Prior to the vote, local officials and other local leaders took no chances and got involved in a campaign that included social media ads and mailers to voters to communicate how the revenue benefits the city and helps cover an array of services.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2026
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Part of the same generation from La Masia as Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsi, who both broke into the first team before Flick arrived, Bernal was promoted from the academy by the German coach for his debut campaign in the 2024-25 season.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The move is expected to bring cheaper fares, more travel options, and fewer long drives for North Bay passengers.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Quiet moves can fuel surprisingly strong momentum.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Smooth push and pull design so it can be steered like a stroller or pulled like a wagon depending on the situation.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Wednesday marked the final home game of the regular season for the Magic as the team continues to make a push toward the NBA playoffs.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Thiel says 200 workers spent Saturday demolishing the stair tower and elevator shaft, and then the focus shifts to the rest of the building.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City’s comic and fandom community is preparing for a new kind of event, one that shifts the focus away from large convention halls, and toward local creators and accessible experiences.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Apr. 2026
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Uthmeier’s misguided crusade is particularly ironic.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bonta now has company in his antitrust crusade.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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The judge has to rule on some pre-trial motions first.—
Alexa Herrera,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Twelve courts have ruled, on motions to dismiss, that plaintiffs have sufficiently pleaded that these companies’ products constitute credit and that their accompanying fees are subject to the act’s protections.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Education Department’s relocation to another office space in Washington is planned for August.—
Annie Ma,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The oil industry amounts to a vast program of oil relocation and transformation.—
Jeffrey Marlow,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Movement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movement. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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