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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The case is not over, as there are motions pending before the court, and Nicklaus Companies can appeal the decision.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Bo Nix recognized the Jets' ILB blitz and motioned to the left side of the line for protection.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Naval architects Simonis Voogd Design refined the existing hull design to reduce pitching motion, improve seakeeping, and optimize turning ability.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
The case is not over, as there are motions pending before the court, and Nicklaus Companies can appeal the decision.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
The officials talked about it and ruled that Goff didn't pause after motioning out from under center.
—Anne Erickson, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Bo Nix recognized the Jets' ILB blitz and motioned to the left side of the line for protection.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
Noun
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The researchers can’t conclude, based on observing study participants, that movement definitively caused their better health outcomes.—
Veronique Greenwood,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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The common rule in KC stepping is that the man leads his partner in the dance — queuing the spins, turns and overall flow of movement.—
Alexa Stone
Updated October 21,
Kansas City Star,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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George waved him off and strode through our flat to the balcony.—
David Wingrave,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The shifting of hair hairstyles.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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Such unsupervised conversational shape-shifting would make this rogue Humbert particularly charismatic.—
Vauhini Vara,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Cain laughed and gestured to the shelf behind him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Nevarez declared, gesturing with her mittened hands.—
Rey Covarrubias Jr,
AZCentral.com,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Around 40 minutes later, Carreras is once again on the move before Pedri’s pass reaches Yamal to close him down.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The 2028 Olympics Earlier this year, Archer Aviation became the exclusive air taxi partner for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, a move Goldstein hopes will demonstrate Midnight’s capabilities on a global stage.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The warnings also underscore the early arrival of winter weather, signaling that colder, stormier conditions are setting in across much of the region.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Most aneurysms are symptom-free, but sudden severe headaches or vision changes can signal a life-threatening rupture.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Using Gemini in the Galaxy XR headset feels like a bigger shift toward using AI to get things done that may have previously required multiple steps or more than one app.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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Many sites remain physically open, but the combination of high visitation and reduced services shifts environmental and financial costs into the future.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Holt, who has six cases pending in federal court over civil rights violation claims, said as soon as he was transferred, the state began trying to get the cases dismissed as moot, citing his relocation to West Virginia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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The relocation is expected to occur in spring 2026, with warehouse operations moving later in the year.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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