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
Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Defense lawyers are seeking to capitalize by demanding speedy trials for clients and filing other motions that require responses from prosecutors.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
If there’s no resolution, summary judgement motions are scheduled to heard on March 6 before Texas Business Court Judge Bill Whitehill.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Shry had been seeking to delay her federal prison term in a series of motions in court this year.
—CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Move the steam in sweeping motions to avoid over-wetting.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
The district also had potential layoffs for preschool employees on Thursday's agenda, but opted to postpone the vote on the motions to a later meeting.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Dancing to impress This allows the robot to perform motions like arm rotation, wrist flipping, and grip adjustment.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
The anatomy of the wrist is responsible for the high susceptibility to nerve pain with repetitive hand motions that require wrist flexion.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
The state Judicial Council determines how many judges a county Superior Court needs, but those calculations may not account for time- and resource-intensive motions filed under laws such as California’s Mental Health Diversion Act or the Racial Justice Act, Wilson said.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Defense lawyers are seeking to capitalize by demanding speedy trials for clients and filing other motions that require responses from prosecutors.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
If there’s no resolution, summary judgement motions are scheduled to heard on March 6 before Texas Business Court Judge Bill Whitehill.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026
Shry had been seeking to delay her federal prison term in a series of motions in court this year.
—CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
Move the steam in sweeping motions to avoid over-wetting.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
The district also had potential layoffs for preschool employees on Thursday's agenda, but opted to postpone the vote on the motions to a later meeting.
—Noe Padilla, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Dancing to impress This allows the robot to perform motions like arm rotation, wrist flipping, and grip adjustment.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 15 Feb. 2026
The anatomy of the wrist is responsible for the high susceptibility to nerve pain with repetitive hand motions that require wrist flexion.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motions
Noun
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Agibot has unveiled the Expedition A3 humanoid robot, showcasing dynamic mid-air maneuvers and rapid spinning movements.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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The bullpens have been exceptional, the pitch movements.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Every now and again, a brand-new book waves its knowing hand.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
11 Feb. 2026
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Dancer Natalie Reid approaches to take the barstool beside her, but Swift waves her away because the seat is reserved for her stone.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Pack Drumline that plays for Chicago Bulls and Chicago Sky games entertained before the game while Black fraternities and sororities showed off their dance moves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The show utilizes vivid color and energetic music to encourage kids to participate in the various adventures and activities, whether that’s mimicking Danny’s dance moves, flying like an airplane, or battling the aforementioned gravity-defying goldfish.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When fewer fans are in the stadium, the energy shifts, and that’s not the home-field advantage our student-athletes deserve.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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For operators, the shifts, coupled with the city’s rising cost of living, have required a recalibration of how restaurants invite people in.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Motions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motions. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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