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 Trump administration has come under scrutiny from prominent voices in the MAGA movement who have questioned whether the government is covering up salacious information around Epstein.
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 11 July 2025
So now Trump wants to meddle in the domestic affairs in Brazil, all in service to protecting one of his contemporaries in the global far right movement.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
Hardiman wants young people to have a better understanding of how violence affects the community and become leaders in this peace movement.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
The best way for Taylor to avoid that situation is movement, footwork, counters, and ring awareness.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 11 July 2025
So now Trump wants to meddle in the domestic affairs in Brazil, all in service to protecting one of his contemporaries in the global far right movement.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
Hardiman wants young people to have a better understanding of how violence affects the community and become leaders in this peace movement.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
The best way for Taylor to avoid that situation is movement, footwork, counters, and ring awareness.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
Noun
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In the same interview on Sunday, Raskin implored his Democratic colleagues to make their opposition to Trump part of the 2026 midterm election campaigns.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
13 July 2025
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This campaign highlights five different waterfalls that are accessible to all, but my personal favorite is Cummins Falls.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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This move reflects a broader trend of extricating the marketing function from the C-suite, as seen with Starbucks and Etsy, who also did away with their CMO positions.—
Rekha Thomas,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The move comes months after the company went from public to private after being acquired for $6.25 billion in part by the Nordstrom family, which holds a majority share of ownership.—
Alex Perry,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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The reform push came with support from a host of civic groups, including the League of Women Voters of Chicago, the Better Government Association, the Chicago Council of Lawyers and the Union League Club of Chicago.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Kennedy’s push has faced resistance from the candy industry, which uses the dyes to market iconic sweet treats to kids.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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Having navigated significant challenges, including the devastating hurricanes of 2017, a global pandemic and political shifts, the territory has emerged stronger than ever.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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The recent fight at San Diego City Hall over how many middle managers the city employs could signal the start of a shift away from such jobs in the future, after years of their ranks quickly growing.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The 1934 Reciprocal Trade Agreements Act set us on a 60-year crusade to put international trade under transparent and enforceable rules.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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Fortunately, following a six-year crusade by Ozark Society, Buffalo River Watershed Alliance, and others, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced a $6.2 million buyout and closure of the facility.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
6 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 23 Jul. 2025.
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