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
Dan Hayes, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
After hitting a three-pointer, Morant motioned his arms to that of a large gun.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 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
Correa noticed López motioning toward his leg during a walk of Jonathan India and immediately went to the mound for a visit.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
After hitting a three-pointer, Morant motioned his arms to that of a large gun.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
Noun
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The physical symptoms of anxiety, racing thoughts, tightness in the chest, and excess energy can be redirected into movement (exercise), mindfulness, or strategic thinking.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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At the movement’s center were Hans Scholl, Sophie Scholl, Alexander Schmorell, Christoph Probst and Willi Graf, who were all in their 20s, and Professor Kurt Huber.—
Peter Nguyen,
The Conversation,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rumi waves to the crowd, and her mom continues to serenade her.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
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Overjoyed in the moment, Rumi happily waved at the crowd and even gave her mother several hugs throughout the set, visually leaving the global icon swoon.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Curated with care, the lineup honored the past, spotlighted the present, and gestured toward the future.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
15 Apr. 2025
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Full denuclearization, as Trump has gestured at, is too much to expect.—
Rose Gottemoeller,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The time for your next move is right now, no matter what your current situation is.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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On the upside, Mercury moves into your Money House today, expanding your ideas about how to get richer.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
Verb
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Republican lawmakers have signaled intentions to cut or alter a variety of healthcare programs that deliver PrEP.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The comments signal a possible thawing in U.S.-China relations after President Donald Trump hiked tariffs as high as 145% and Beijing retaliated.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Noun
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But that house of password cards, dear reader, is about to come crashing down as Microsoft announces a dramatic shift in security emphasis from app to browser.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The drone attack on Port Sudan indicates a major shift in the two-year conflict between the Sudanese army and the RSF.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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