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
Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 30 May 2025
Cora walked him back and held a brief meeting on the mound with all the infielders before motioning to the bullpen.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 22 May 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
According to the firm's statement, Sheil, 22, successfully motioned to dismiss three of Gifford's original claims in December 2024.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 30 May 2025
Cora walked him back and held a brief meeting on the mound with all the infielders before motioning to the bullpen.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
Noun
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However, the rapid movement of the dollar in either direction typically sparks extensive internal discussions about hedging strategies and financial forecasts.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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Is there a path to build a movement to defeat this fascist Trump agenda?—
Dave Zirin,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2025
Verb
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Maya and Sam Rivers brought their almost 2-year-old daughter to the west steps, one of several children playing in the grass, some waving flags.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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Falling water can produce electricity via hydropower, and moving ocean water can produce electricity via tidal or wave power.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
Verb
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Surveillance video appeared to show Higgins and O'Keefe gesturing at one another from across the room shortly before the group left and headed to Brian Albert's house at 34 Fairview Road.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
5 June 2025
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Pablo López gesturing towards the team’s dugout with his red glove for a team trainer.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2025
Noun
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If Verstappen does eye a move away from his current team, Russell might end up going to Red Bull, especially since there are few available top team race seats.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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Of course, that’s part of the gamble that comes with such a move.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 June 2025
Verb
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That surge signals a deepening crisis in the months and weeks to come.—
Carmen Del Guercio,
Baltimore Sun,
22 June 2025
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Trump's dispatching of his top emissary to Los Angeles at a time of turmoil surrounding the Israel-Iran war and the U.S.' future role in it signals the political importance Trump places on his hard-line immigration policies.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Monochrome doesn’t have to mean identical swatches—slight shifts in tone and an interplay of patterns, like gingham or small-scale florals, can create dimension and prevent the room from feeling one-note.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
21 June 2025
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And because the band quickly became the official ambassador of stadium-sized rock en español throughout Latin America, every stylistic shift, every reinvention was scrutinized by fans and critics alike.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Rolling Stone,
21 June 2025
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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