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
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
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 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
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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
Soto motioned for Torrens to advance to third, but Diaz was able to make the throw to third baseman Isaac Paredes in plenty of time.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
Noun
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The physical symptoms of anxiety, racing thoughts, tightness in the chest, and excess energy can be redirected into movement (exercise), mindfulness, or strategic thinking.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Commentary about recent protest movements including the harsh crackdown on student protesters over the war in Gaza have evoked grim comparisons to theKent State massacre in 1970.—
Made by History,
Time,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Rumi waves to the crowd, and her mom continues to serenade her.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
29 Apr. 2025
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Overjoyed in the moment, Rumi happily waved at the crowd and even gave her mother several hugs throughout the set, visually leaving the global icon swoon.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Norris then gestured to the security team, and the men walked over and grabbed Borrenpohl, telling her to cooperate as Norris stood by, appearing to record the incident on a cellphone.—
Alexandra Duggan,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Apr. 2025
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There were screams from Nguyen, cheers from Bowe, and King gestured to the sky and kneeled down to the ground.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Against a background of increasing impatience from the United States, both moves appeared aimed by the Kremlin leader at signalling to President Trump that Russia is still interested in peace.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The move comes after an NBC News investigation found that more than 160 babies have died in incidents associated with nursing pillows since 2007.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators has declined for three consecutive months, signaling further economic deterioration.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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Black smoke appearing from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel signals an inconclusive vote, while white smoke announces a new Pope has been elected.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The shift represents a major change in how many investors have approached the defense industry in Europe.—
Lara Jakes,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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For most companies, making such a shift would require committing hundreds of millions, or even billions, of dollars to building and expanding U.S. factories, economists say.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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