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
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july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
Marte had immediately motioned to the Padres dugout for assistance.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 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
Seeing nothing amiss, the sergeant took the forged pass and motioned for Calvin to go inside.
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july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
Marte had immediately motioned to the Padres dugout for assistance.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
Noun
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Many modern employee benefits, including the 40-hour workweek, paid time off, sick leave and workplace safety, were made possible through the labor movement.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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The strategy was to pressure Pereira, land effective strikes, keep the threat of a takedown in Pereira's head, and exploit his lack of defensive movement.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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For example, open your jacket and raise or wave your arms.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Hicks also laughed at the hysteria while waving his hands as the bat entered the tower.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Hulk Hogan gestures to the audience during his Hulkamania Tour at the Burswood Dome on November 24, 2009 in Perth, Australia.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Standing in front of an empty lot one afternoon in the Georgia heat, Katie Chubb gestures to the place where she's been trying to open a birth center for six years.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
27 July 2025
Noun
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Nyx was established as a founding-level partner of Angel City FC back in 2024, marking the company’s move into soccer.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
21 July 2025
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This move retires the old AAC acronym—which often got mixed up with the ACC—but introduces a new challenge: competing for search engine optimization with the 2010 George Clooney spy thriller of the same name.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
21 July 2025
Verb
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 July 2025
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
Noun
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This shift to more English-only services comes months after President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
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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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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