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

Using aggressive or rough motions could push the unwanted liquid or solid into the material, which will make removal much harder. — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026

DaSilva is then seen approaching a man sitting on an electrical box and is captured making stabbing motions at the man, who ran away and was later found with fatal stab wounds, police say. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

The verdict is still subject to post-trial motions and possible appeals. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Walker-Yeager’s counsel filed those motions after alleging that the state intentionally withheld evidence in the case and are violating Walker-Yeager’s constitutional rights to a fair trial. — Sofi Zeman july 16, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026

Also optional is the near-magical Active Ride suspension, which combines hydraulic dampers and electric motors to control unwanted body motions to an astounding degree. — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026

The board rejected five separate motions to determine how to proceed and eventually voted 4-2 to impose a $50,000 fine. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 15 July 2026

Meta and Google had each filed post-trial motions seeking a new trial. — Kaitlyn Huamani, Fortune, 15 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

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