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
Natasha Dye, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Fuhrer voted against accepting the report and motioned to rescind the resolution supervisors approved in December, which censured Fuhrer and came with a suite of actions, including blocking him from becoming board chair.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 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
The Colorado Buffaloes head coach raised his hand and motioned in the air before taking a sip of his water bottle in the clip, shared by uStadium on X.
After Shedeur's draft party, Deion posted a video of his son addressing guests with a humble message.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Fuhrer voted against accepting the report and motioned to rescind the resolution supervisors approved in December, which censured Fuhrer and came with a suite of actions, including blocking him from becoming board chair.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 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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Bruce Springsteen gestures during a rally for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris in Atlanta, Georgia, on Oct. 24, 2024.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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Lord Grade, chairman of Ofcom, gestured to this when asked by lawmakers if the media regulator has any concerns about RedBird IMI’s interest in ITV.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The move will likely escalate political tensions between the Trump administration and California Gov. Gavin Newsom. Democrats in Congress denounced the federal government overruling an individual state's decision, along with Republicans rule-skirting legislative approach.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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But Silverman’s version moves beyond Strindberg’s toxic blame game to explore the erotic vulnerability of each member of the ménage, as well as the animal forces that draw them together in new configurations.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
Verb
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Idol’s silhouette lit up the backdrop to signal his arrival a few minutes after 9 p.m.—
Courtney Devores,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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These films span continents, genres, and perspectives, together signaling a very strong year for global cinema.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Those costs should drop substantially over the next year or so as Waymo shifts to lower-cost sensors and cheaper vehicles, including Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 and a small electric van from China’s Zeekr.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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This marks a shift from satellites focused solely on sensing or communication to ones that also serve as data processors and AI platforms.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
16 May 2025
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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