as in movements
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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as in waves
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
the referee motioned the team captains to confer with him on the sideline
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Recent Examples of motions
Lee-Lean Shu, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Dlott has not yet ruled on the competing motions, a survey of available court records indicated.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 10 June 2026
As part of a series of pre-trial motions, Pino’s attorneys asked Tinkler Mendez to stop the jury from hearing about Puig’s injuries.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The ultrasound wristband uses high-frequency sound waves to capture the movement of muscles, tendons, and ligaments beneath the skin, creating detailed data on human hand motions.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Following the continuance, counsel for the brothers filed motions for bail reconsideration, with Middlesex Superior Court Judge Christopher Barry-Smith deciding to set bail for $25,000 for each defendant.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
He cannot be held indefinitely, but lawyers can make incremental motions to keep him in the facility until he is restored.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
During Monday’s disposition hearing, Cooper pleaded not guilty to the criminal mischief charge, and a motions hearing was scheduled for July 6.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
The brief order does not set a new trial date or rule on any outstanding motions.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
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This is fast enough for the robot to react to environmental changes in real time without making its motions feel jerky or unnatural.
—Lee-Lean Shu, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Dlott has not yet ruled on the competing motions, a survey of available court records indicated.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 10 June 2026
As part of a series of pre-trial motions, Pino’s attorneys asked Tinkler Mendez to stop the jury from hearing about Puig’s injuries.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
The ultrasound wristband uses high-frequency sound waves to capture the movement of muscles, tendons, and ligaments beneath the skin, creating detailed data on human hand motions.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
Following the continuance, counsel for the brothers filed motions for bail reconsideration, with Middlesex Superior Court Judge Christopher Barry-Smith deciding to set bail for $25,000 for each defendant.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
He cannot be held indefinitely, but lawyers can make incremental motions to keep him in the facility until he is restored.
—Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2026
During Monday’s disposition hearing, Cooper pleaded not guilty to the criminal mischief charge, and a motions hearing was scheduled for July 6.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
The brief order does not set a new trial date or rule on any outstanding motions.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motions
Noun
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Whatever the account, these are poems that have not simply endured time, but have mastered it, capturing it in their movements, their tides.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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And its use of initiatives to restrict immigration has served as an inspiration to right-wing movements in Europe.—
Jessi Jezewska Stevens,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said tsunami waves up to 10 feet were possible on some coasts of the Philippines.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Reid waves a paperback around before tossing it behind his back.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Noun
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In replacing Bowman as GM during the 1986-87 season, Meehan oversaw numerous franchise-changing moves, including Mogilny’s defection from the Soviet Union in 1989.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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One of the more notable recent moves involved left-hander Eric Lauer, who arrived in a trade from the Toronto Blue Jays after voicing some displeasure with how the team was utilizing him in the beginning of the season.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Verb
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Health care executive Rick Jackson gestures to a supporter while qualifying to run for governor at the Georgia state Capitol last month.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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While researchers are still studying whether those changes ultimately lead to long-term academic gains, many school leaders say the cultural shifts alone have made the policies worthwhile.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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On Monday morning, 10,000 to 15,000 ballots were processed by lunchtime, with San Mateo's two shifts of workers keeping the operation running about 16 hours per day.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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“Motions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motions. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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