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

Federal prosecutors Dallas Kaplan, Kenneth Smith and Caryn Finley have focused on other issues in their pretrial motions. — Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Rodriguez, despite her relatively low attendance, was at the top of the legislative list over the last year and a half, drafting 199 motions. — Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Wipe away with a microfiber cloth, using gentle, circular motions. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026

Anthony’s defense attorneys filed legal motions on July 7 that request Judge Roach be removed from presiding over all remaining post-trial proceedings. — Mary Ella Hastings july 23, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

Besides the two motions, the board makeup will continue to change. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 23 July 2026

Defense attorneys are expected to begin filing motions challenging the indictment in early September. — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2026

According to the defense, a favorable ruling on immunity could make additional pretrial motions unnecessary. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026

The resulting data mapping guided the development of a streamlined hull capable of maintaining a steady 25-knot transit velocity, even when fighting heavy hull motions and wave resistance. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 18 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