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
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2026
In his motion Monday, Boutros revealed that one of the grand jurors in session last July asked Mecklenburg about the delay.
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Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Channeling his inner Jameson, a spirited Simmons then motioned for Spider-Man to get tossed from the game.
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Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Noun
Judge Tony Graf denied two motions by Robinson’s lawyers in a Utah County court Monday, including one to have Lance Twiggs testify in person at the July hearing and another to block hearsay evidence from the upcoming hearing.
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Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
22 June 2026
In his motion Monday, Boutros revealed that one of the grand jurors in session last July asked Mecklenburg about the delay.
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Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
Verb
The attributes and their sustainability motioned toward a dynasty.
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Joel Lorenzi,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Channeling his inner Jameson, a spirited Simmons then motioned for Spider-Man to get tossed from the game.
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Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
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Before Brexit, the UK was part of the EU customs union and single market, allowing for the free movement of goods, people and capital.
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Anthropic as an organization is deeply influenced by the Effective Altruism movement, which seeks to have the largest possible positive impact on humanity; this makes biology a natural fit as a focus area.
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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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Just three minutes later, Isak was inside the penalty area with a great scoring chance, but Suzuki deflected it wide and over the end line, angrily gesturing toward some of his teammates as Sweden lined up for another corner kick.
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The company gestured toward the need for global coordination but offered no concrete plan.
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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.
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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 28 Jun. 2026.
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