MOVEMENT Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

movement

noun

ˈmüv-mənt

Definition of movement

as in shifting

the act or an instance of changing position a sudden movement in the far corner of the room made her turn in that direction

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as in campaign

a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal a movement for political reform in the city

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Recent Examples of movement The match was again targeted by the BDS movement, with protestors demonstrating outside a training camp in Barcelona and calling on Messi not to participate. — Juan Melamed, Sun Sentinel, 13 July 2026 The federal agency detailed removal efforts on its website, including traps baited with eggs and trackers to lure tegus and study their movements. — Rylan Digiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 July 2026 Terrazzo flooring composed of four natural stones and Murano glass elements recall the movement and gradation of the Venetian lagoon. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 This look is yet another win for the nipple-equality movement. — Kelsey Stiegman, Glamour, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for movement

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Noun

The shifting, changing elements and extreme variation is a foundational principle baked into the DNA.

— Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 1 July 2026
This resulted in a deliberate shifting of certain emphases, new characters being introduced, and other adjustments.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 June 2026

Definition of shifting

Noun

Messi has been instrumental in Argentina’s World Cup campaign, scoring eight goals — level with France’s Kylian Mbappe — and inspiring a dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Egypt in the round of 16.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
However, after social media influencer Valen Scarsini started a campaign to boost his profile, Payne went viral, and his online following soared.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of campaign

Noun

The Qatari-gifted plane left the NATO summit in Turkey earlier in the day for Mildenhall Air Force Base in England, a move Trump claimed Wednesday morning was for members of the military to tour the aircraft.

— Rachel Scott, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Considered in this context, SpaceX's expansion into services is a natural move, giving it a foothold in the market's fastest-growing layer, where recurring revenue can fund ambitions far larger than launch alone.

— Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of move

Noun

The experience of the drink is composed, elegant even, a sophisticated push and pull subtlety and counterbalance, but the list of ingredients reads, to me, to be almost flamboyantly random.

— Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 11 July 2026
Beshear renews push for transparency Bipartisan concern has sparked calls for transparency, including from Beshear, who is calling on the senator to speak publicly about his condition.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 11 July 2026

Definition of push

Noun

All the players have put in a very tough shift so my thoughts and appreciation go to the players who were out there.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
That’s why ResMed customers are seeing big shifts toward offline meetups and community pages, which help build brand loyalty in a different way.

— Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Definition of shift

Noun

Familial drama ensues as betrayal runs rampant and Casillas embarks on a vengeful crusade against his enemies to regain and avenge the death of his love interest.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The case is the latest in Harry’s long-running crusade against the press.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 7 July 2026

Definition of crusade

Noun

A week later, Supervisor Pat Hume introduced a motion to reconsider funding for the POP unit — a move seconded by Rodriguez, according to a social media post from the Rodriguez’s office June 16.

— Reeti Malhotra July 13, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
When selecting an innerspring mattress, look for pocketed coils, which move independently to improve motion isolation.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

Definition of motion

Noun

Earlier plans shared with the district called for a relocation of dog access, with Centennial becoming a passive people beach without dogs.

— Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
The rezoning and land use changes come with conditions and asks from commissioners, including landscaping and tree relocation requests.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

Definition of relocation

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