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

Smith added that the trial occurred right around the time a new rule regarding peremptory challenges — motions by either side that exclude a juror — went into effect, making several reasons given by prosecutors to challenge a juror invalid. — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

Dallas uses motions and shifts in both the run and the pass game; their rushing attack features powerful gap concepts but also layered, stretching zone runs. — Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

In the past week alone, two motions for emergency relief have been filed in federal court. — Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Wilson leads Anthony’s legal team, which filed two motions July 7 – one to recuse Roach and the other seeking a new trial. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Three class action lawsuits have upcoming motions or hearings challenging the policies. — Stuart Anderson, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Gently rub the entire surface in small circular motions, then use a dry cloth to wipe down the entire surface. — Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

Bertani-Tomzcak denied prosecutors’ motion to dismiss the request for a speical prosecutor, and asked that both sides amend their motions to address Lynch’s ruling before a hearing is held. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

To keep your tan realistic, the experts recommend you not use your hands and avoid any straight-line motions, as these can cause streaks. — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 13 Aug. 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