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
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The new facility—which was set into motion through a partnership between Senegal’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Agency for the Development and Promotion of Industrial Sites and AVCI Global Industrie—aims to change that.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Officers were able to observe surveillance camera recordings which showed Moskovita motioning the girl toward him, then grabbing her hand and taking her into the restroom.
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Logan Smith,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Noun
Last week, Ocean City council members approved a motion designating the site of Gillian's Wonderland Pier as an area in need of rehabilitation.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The new facility—which was set into motion through a partnership between Senegal’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Agency for the Development and Promotion of Industrial Sites and AVCI Global Industrie—aims to change that.
—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Verb
Gary Belaria said, motioning toward the parking lot.
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Officers were able to observe surveillance camera recordings which showed Moskovita motioning the girl toward him, then grabbing her hand and taking her into the restroom.
—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
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Officials say the data collected helps solve and deter crime by, for example, allowing law enforcement to track a criminal’s movements.
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In the years since, the bird, affectionately dubbed Pinky, has inspired a movement.
Verb
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As recently as May, Tesla’s X account posted an ad showing drivers with their hands off the wheel, goofing off while waving their fingers in the air or sipping a hot coffee from a ceramic mug with two hands.
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Argentina fans celebrated in the concourse of AT&T Stadium with roaring chants, flag waving and dancing.
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In the Victoria Room, a centerpiece of kaleidoscopes and angled mirrors creates a shifting, disorienting effect that echoes Alice’s world, surrounded by lush seasonal plantings.
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Now 89% off, this Bedsure duvet cover is soft and lightweight, and the extra ties in the corners and along the sides keep the comforter in place and eliminate pesky overnight shifting.
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Chwalińska could not prevent Sawangkaew from leveling the set, and gestured towards her discomfort on multiple occasions.
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Her closing argument gestured broadly toward supporting public education, tenants, and quality of life, without specifics that voters could hold onto.
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The cord is surrounded by muscle that helps the testicle move.
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The move means a greater exposure to artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital advertising.
Verb
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Growing evidence also suggests that in order to perform these functions, bones produce signaling molecules that influence energy metabolism and balance the minerals the body needs.
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Fiery Mars shifts into your 11th House of Friends, quickening chats and group planning while your expressive nature rallies people around playful, creative goals.
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Moving past initial group play, the tournament shifts to a win-or-go-home format that determines the path to the July 19 final.
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Others have raised concerns about the impact the relocation will have on the local Scottish industry.
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The relocation decision follows a strategic review of the annual TV festival prompted by rising costs to event organizers and delegates attending the popular event in pricey Edinburgh, host city for nearly 50 years.
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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