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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
The case is not over, as there are motions pending before the court, and Nicklaus Companies can appeal the decision.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The court granted motions to dismiss, finding Towers’ allegations legally insufficient and procedurally flawed.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
In her order last week, the judge wrote that the Muirs appear to be using artificial intellegence to prepare their motions, resulting in innacurate citations.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
Disqualification motions against federal prosecutors are rare, and Currie’s appointment by 4th Circuit Chief Judge Albert Diaz indicates the judiciary’s intent to ensure neutrality and procedural integrity.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Easier said than done of course, but Sunday’s game against the Falcons will tell us all if this bleak season is salvageable, or if McDaniel’s team has quit on him and is going through the motions.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
However, Wu was just going through the motions, checking boxes, but not really engaged.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
And then Rising walks away, grabs the iPad and motions for Mayer to join him.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
Repetitive motions, awkward postures, and constant strain add up, often ending in costly musculoskeletal injuries that take weeks to heal.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
The case is not over, as there are motions pending before the court, and Nicklaus Companies can appeal the decision.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The court granted motions to dismiss, finding Towers’ allegations legally insufficient and procedurally flawed.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
In her order last week, the judge wrote that the Muirs appear to be using artificial intellegence to prepare their motions, resulting in innacurate citations.
—Tony Cook, IndyStar, 22 Oct. 2025
Disqualification motions against federal prosecutors are rare, and Currie’s appointment by 4th Circuit Chief Judge Albert Diaz indicates the judiciary’s intent to ensure neutrality and procedural integrity.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Easier said than done of course, but Sunday’s game against the Falcons will tell us all if this bleak season is salvageable, or if McDaniel’s team has quit on him and is going through the motions.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
However, Wu was just going through the motions, checking boxes, but not really engaged.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 21 Oct. 2025
And then Rising walks away, grabs the iPad and motions for Mayer to join him.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motions
Noun
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And the bubbly contortionist, 42, might have set a trend with those one-of-a-kind movements.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Other local spiritual and religious movements have been subject to harsh crackdowns over the years.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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In Los Angeles, Justin Bieber takes the court for some basketball, a pregnant Cardi B waves her arms and Glen Powell and Peyton Manning are all smiles at the Chad Powers premiere.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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After the Hunt star Andrew Garfield waves to attendees of the red carpet premiere of the film in Venice on Friday.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But Mamdani himself has admitted that the bulk of these moves require legislative action beyond his control.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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One of Guiducci’s first moves was overhauling the magazine’s Hollywood staff, such as by jettisoning some of the publication’s movie critics.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Someone might see through your playful disguise, or a spontaneous conversation shifts your perspective in unexpected ways.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Jays closing pitcher Jeff Hoffman came in to close things out in the ninth inning as the Fall Classic now shifts to Toronto for Game 6 on Friday with the team one win away from their first title in 32 years.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Motions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motions. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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