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
Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The lights dim, music rises, and the room bursts into vibrant motion.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The pitch clock was winding down on Valdez, and Salazar motioned with his hands for Valdez to step off the mound and use a timeout.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Quarterbacks, especially, have to add layers of unique details to their notes, such as tags for different types of motion, cadences and more.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
The lights dim, music rises, and the room bursts into vibrant motion.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
Prescott quickly motioned to a nearby official, who threw the flag and sent Carter packing.
—Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The pitch clock was winding down on Valdez, and Salazar motioned with his hands for Valdez to step off the mound and use a timeout.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
Noun
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Both judges advised Elaine to finish her movements completely.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Following its defeat by Communist Party forces in the Chinese Civil War, the Chinese Nationalist movement, led by Chiang Kai-shek, fled to the island in 1949 as a government in exile.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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President William Lai attempted to visit New York City and Dallas in July, but was waved off by the White House without public explanation.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Once Kirk’s body arrived in Phoenix, it was transported to a local mortuary chapel with a motorcade escort, with mourners lining the way and his wife, Erika Frantzve, waving to supporters.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For instance, tax code complexity considers 15 of the most important tax regulations (for example, rules governing taxes on capital gains, usage of net operating losses to offset income, mitigation of base erosion and profit shifting, among others).—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Standing in the hulking concrete box—the open-air nucleus of the home—evokes being in a James Turrell Skyspace, your senses heightened to the shifting of the light or the passing of clouds.—
Siobhan Reid,
Robb Report,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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However, Aitana Bonmati gestured to the stands to be quiet, so that her team-mate could focus.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
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During a banquet dinner Sunday evening, Xi warmly greeted Putin and was seen gesturing expressively in conversation with the Russian leader.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What’s more, a lot of Americans still have mortgage rates that are low enough to make the idea of a move daunting, and affordability overall hasn’t improved much even as the economy has softened.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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The committee is also considering whether to narrow the age recommendation for Covid-19 vaccines for older adults, pushing it up to 75 from 65, a move that could affect a group more likely to get vaccinated.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Speaking during his postgame news conference last year, Pittman said the Ole Miss offense might have had tipoffs on what Arkansas was doing defensively, which could have been through alignments, adjustments or signaling.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Singapore's central bank signaled approvals would be rare, while imposing steep compliance costs, including a SG$250,000 minimum capital requirement alongside strict anti-money laundering, technology risk, and conduct rules.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yet across the globe, outdated assets, urbanization, technological disruption, and geopolitical shifts are exposing the limits of yesterday’s systems.—
Maurice Obeid,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Part of what drove the NHL back to the Olympic ice was a shift in that relationship.—
Ian Thomas,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Arguing that relocation can stem the loss of biodiversity, the government has classified some islands used by Nicobarese tribals as wildlife sanctuaries.—
M. Rajshekhar,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Golden visa strategy and relocation consultancy, Nash Kelly Global, has seen a spike in American interest since these changes were announced in April.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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