Synonyms of motions

motions 1 of 2

noun

plural of motion

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• movements
• moves
• shifts
• stirrings
• stirs
• dislocations
• migrations
• relocations
• locomotions
• squirms
• mobilities
• motilities
• motivities
• fiddlings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inertias
• immobilities
• pauses
• stoppages
• stops
• terminations
• endings
• finishes
• shutdowns
• lapses
• discontinuances
• cessations
• expirations
• halts
• shutoffs
• surceases

motions

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of motion

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• waves
• gestures
• signals
• beckons
• flags
• nods
• signs
• tells
• pantomimes
• informs
• mimes
• gesticulates
• shrugs
• advises
• relates
• signalizes
• flourishes
• acquaints

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of motions

Noun

Massage it in circular motions to create warmth for better absorption. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

In both cases, the parties have until May 17, 2027, to file dispositive motions seeking to resolve each case without a trial. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026

In the order, which formally denied motions for reconsideration filed by both sides following an earlier decision, Moskowitz said the case screams for an out-of-court resolution. — Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

That’s because no one is just going through the motions to save their job. — David Grossman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

The defense attorneys representing Karmelo Anthony, who was sentenced to 35 years in the death of Austin Metcalf, filed two new legal motions on Tuesday. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026

Disgruntled shareholders rejected the reappointment of one independent board director, and proposed several motions to remove Espinosa as chair of the meeting; one particularly daring investor even proposed bringing Ghosn back as CEO. — Andrew Staples, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Wipe in circular motions with a lint-free microfiber cloth to loosen grime, then finish with long, horizontal swipes. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

During Thursday's court proceedings, McCabe also denied motions by the parents' attorneys seeking a reasonable bond. — Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 2 July 2026

Verb

Luz, the group’s search leader and spokesperson for the day, immediately motions with her hand for the group to drive forward. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 26 June 2026