as in movement
the act or an instance of changing position
we were instructed not to make any sudden motions or we might scare away the deer
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Recent Examples of motion
Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 3 Feb. 2023
If the judge approves the McDonald’s directors’ motion to dismiss, the claims against Mr. Fairhurst would be moot.
—Dylan Tokar, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2023
Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Following the slide, third base coach Luis Rojas quickly motioned toward the Yankees’ dugout, indicating that Chisholm needed to come out of the game.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This Sole elliptical features a whisper-quiet drive system, functions in backwards and forwards motion, and has a power incline feature that adds resistance and up to 20 incline levels.
—Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 3 Feb. 2023
If the judge approves the McDonald’s directors’ motion to dismiss, the claims against Mr. Fairhurst would be moot.
—Dylan Tokar, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2023
Verb
Curry attacked the lane and finished at the rim, but quickly reached for his leg and motioned toward the bench.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 May 2025
Following the slide, third base coach Luis Rojas quickly motioned toward the Yankees’ dugout, indicating that Chisholm needed to come out of the game.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
Noun
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By movements like the one in Wisconsin that put Susan Crawford on the Supreme Court.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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This may lead to difficulties thinking and concentrating, as well as impair movement and memory.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Identify yourself: Talk calmly and slowly wave your arms.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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Rather than crying, the resilient bride smiled and waved at everyone as she was wheeled out of the party on a gurney, where guests gave her a grand exit at the back of the building with wedding sparklers.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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The crowd cheered wildly for Foster even as the actress kept gesturing towards Zlotowski, as if reminding the audience that this was the filmmaker’s moment to bask in the applause.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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Conflicted, Wallen gestures at saying his worst is behind him while defending a right to remain a little wild.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
Noun
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This opens up a few options: players can flip into a rail grind or drive along walls — or, as teased by Nintendo staff at preview events, the move can be used to deflect items when mastered (think: blue shell).—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2025
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That move was arguably a key factor behind the company’s substantial revenue growth in the years that followed.—
Seraj Bharwani,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
Verb
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By contrast, decreases in alpha and beta brain waves signal mental fatigue.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
29 May 2025
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These tools mark a departure from one-size-fits-all models and signal an apparent, optimal shift toward an adaptive healthspan strategy, not just reactive care.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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After the employee agreed to install Brady’s showerhead, Brady is accused of driving them to his house to do so during their work shift, according to prosecutors.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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This, combined with shifts in body heat and routine, might help explain why cats become especially attentive.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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