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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
See All Example Sentences for motion
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
See All Example Sentences for motion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
Noun
-
As institutions fractured, migratory movements pushed not from Africa to Europe, but from Europe to Africa, and a new order began to emerge, Augustine interpreted the signs of discordant times.—
Anna Rowlands,
Time,
12 May 2025
-
As the body positivity movement blossomed from the ashes of Y2K and Heroine Chic, the community witnessed tides changing in all areas of life, particularly fashion.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 May 2025
Verb
-
One of the evening's hosts then mentioned Jenner's name as Chalamet smiled and the camera switched to the make up mogul, who waved and clapped while flashing a huge smile.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
9 May 2025
-
And Jerry Grogan, from Indianapolis, is waving the Star Spangled Banner.—
Katie Primm,
NBC news,
9 May 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
-
The time for your next move is right now, no matter what your current situation is.—
Eli Amdur,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
-
In the past, she's posted videos of Devi rocking out to his dad's music on tour and showing off some other impromptu moves reminiscent of his famous father.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
10 May 2025
Verb
-
Some were fortunate to already be in Rome on trips scheduled long before white smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel on May 8, signaling the papal conclave had chosen a new pope.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
-
In this light, vulnerability is not only a trait but a strategic one, signaling adaptability, emotional maturity and secure attachment.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
-
In just a few short years, however, Silicon Valley has undergone a cultural shift.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
-
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
Cite this Entry
“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share