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
Julia Marnin, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
Pham, clearly angered, was also motioning toward the stands.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 20 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
That is when a judge abruptly dismissed their case, despite the mother’s objections, because the judge sided with a DHS lawyer who motioned for the dismissal during the hearing, the complaint says.
—Julia Marnin, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2025
Pham, clearly angered, was also motioning toward the stands.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
Noun
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Trump said earlier this month that Vance is the most likely heir to his MAGA movement, but Vance continued to brush off speculation about his 2028 plans.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Abbott said the legislation puts Texas on a healthier path, crediting Kennedy with galvanizing healthier living movement.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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As leaders in two major U.S. cities vehemently wave off President Donald Trump’s threat to send National Guard troops to address crime there, one question looms here.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
27 Aug. 2025
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If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the Red Sox clubhouse, Anthony gestured to Crochet.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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President of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum gestures during the daily morning briefing at Palacio Nacional on Aug. 6, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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On an annual basis, headline PPI increased 3.3%, the biggest 12-month move since February and well above the Fed’s 2% inflation target.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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But there were problems with the roundabout location such as underground utilities that would complicate the move.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The graphic shows light and dark green notices, signaling coastal flood advisories and warnings, along the coast.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
22 Aug. 2025
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Your involvement signals importance and helps drive adoption.—
Kelly Starman,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Those shifts weaken the very skills businesses depend on to succeed.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Yet as Asia’s crime syndicates make headlines, the region’s banks are quietly leading a shift in how to prevent fraud.—
Ashish Thapar,
Fortune,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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