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
Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
In mid-March, top Immigration and Customs Enforcement legal officials told field attorneys with the Department of Homeland Security in an email to stop filing new motions for third-country deportations tied to asylum cases.
—Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Ex parte can also refer to motions or applications made by one party without notice or participation of the other.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The quicker ratio combined with the 10 degrees of rear steering inputs at slower speeds made small inputs deliver big motions real fast.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
In addition, motions in which the prosecution opposed mental health diversions for two defendants contained similar errors, Stuart wrote.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Ellis rejected Kardashian and Jenner’s motions to seal, with the exception of a bank account number being partially redacted.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Bradl had other issues with motions Gubitose made with the gun, but the judge interjected.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Judge Alvin Hellerstein initially set the hearing to give lawyers for Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores de Maduro time to review evidence and sketch out a schedule for legal motions and potentially set a trial date.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
In February, Tobolowsky heard an hour of arguments before denying the motions to dismiss that were filed by two Gateway elders, according to the Texas Lawbook.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Apr. 2026
In mid-March, top Immigration and Customs Enforcement legal officials told field attorneys with the Department of Homeland Security in an email to stop filing new motions for third-country deportations tied to asylum cases.
—Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Ex parte can also refer to motions or applications made by one party without notice or participation of the other.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
The quicker ratio combined with the 10 degrees of rear steering inputs at slower speeds made small inputs deliver big motions real fast.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
In addition, motions in which the prosecution opposed mental health diversions for two defendants contained similar errors, Stuart wrote.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Ellis rejected Kardashian and Jenner’s motions to seal, with the exception of a bank account number being partially redacted.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2026
Bradl had other issues with motions Gubitose made with the gun, but the judge interjected.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Judge Alvin Hellerstein initially set the hearing to give lawyers for Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores de Maduro time to review evidence and sketch out a schedule for legal motions and potentially set a trial date.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motions
Noun
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Epstein agreed to hire off-duty sheriff's deputies to monitor his movements, log visitors and provide security at his office and home.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Both of these ballets feature dancers wearing stiff, geometrically inspired costumes that obscure their bodies and constrain their movements.—
Shanti Escalante-De Mattei,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Based on the Tacoma pickup, the midsize 4Runner still waves the flag for the traditional SUV fans who want real off-road performance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The snowy-haired Scot waves me into the passenger seat of his Can-Am Traxter with a huge grin and navigates us through the blink-and-you’ll-miss-it town, famously anchored by mainland Britain’s most remote pub, the Old Forge.—
Jen Murphy,
Robb Report,
4 Apr. 2026
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There’s also evidence that could lead a jury to conclude that Wayfarer planned more aggressive moves designed to hurt her career, according to the ruling.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Apr. 2026
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Stearns’ biggest offseason lineup moves — parting ways with fan favorites Brandon Nimmo and Pete Alonso — looked ominous after one week.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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It’s survived trends, closures, expansions, contractions and Charlotte’s constant identity shifts.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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El Niño is characterized by unusually warm waters along the equatorial tropical Pacific Ocean, and a related series of shifts in winds and precipitation patterns in the atmosphere.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Motions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motions. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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