1
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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2
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
Keep your movements short and high-quality, Scott says.
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Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
21 June 2026
The Stresa shoe was a key model in the collection, drawing on the aesthetic of modern unlined loafers, with a sleek silhouette thanks to the ultra-flexible sole allowing for natural movement.
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Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
The options before voters are business owner and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda, a lawmaker and heir to the political movement of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, the nation’s first leftist leader.
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Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Hydrology is the scientific study of the movement, distribution and management of water.
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Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
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Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
21 June 2026
The Stresa shoe was a key model in the collection, drawing on the aesthetic of modern unlined loafers, with a sleek silhouette thanks to the ultra-flexible sole allowing for natural movement.
—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
21 June 2026
The options before voters are business owner and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella and Iván Cepeda, a lawmaker and heir to the political movement of outgoing President Gustavo Petro, the nation’s first leftist leader.
—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Hydrology is the scientific study of the movement, distribution and management of water.
—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for movement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
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Save emails and messages that show shifting expectations, unwarranted criticism or attempts to take credit for your work.
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Many of the options are changing to accommodate shifting preferences.
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It was repaired and flew Trump during his 2024 campaign to retake the White House.
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Illapa Sairitupac, Democratic New York State assembly candidate, from left, Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York, and Brad Lander, former New York City comptroller and US Democratic House candidate for New York, campaign during a primary election in New York, US, on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.
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The cord is surrounded by muscle that helps the testicle move.
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The move means a greater exposure to artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital advertising.
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The country also has made a massive push to switch to electric vehicles, which reduced Chinese oil consumption by 1 million barrels per day, the International Energy Agency estimates.
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The push to modernize North Korea’s military comes at a moment of ever-growing confidence for Kim, whose regime has seen its economy rebound since the pandemic, while his expanding weapons program has strengthened its position as a de facto nuclear state.
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But in the long term, several shifts Warsh announced mean the central bank could look and operate differently by the end of the year.
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The crypto playbook The political activity of these AI companies and executives reflects a dramatic shift from how emerging technology companies have historically engaged with politics.
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The authorities leading the crusade to find Nancy Guthrie after her disappearance may have made a critical mistake in the early days of the investigation, according to a new report.
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Many believe my father’s crusade in the magazine against Skakel, another of Ted’s nephews, led to his arrest and eventual sentencing for the decades-old murder of Martha Moxley.
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However, in the weeks before the trial started, Pino’s attorneys filed a flurry of motions, including one that would exclude the jury from hearing about the other boat.
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That move set in motion a series of steps under Cook that ultimately led to the company’s design function reporting to operations and losing its historic seat at the leadership table, which in turn led to declining morale, accelerating exits, and shrinking influence within a growing tech giant.
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Others have raised concerns about the impact the relocation will have on the local Scottish industry.
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The relocation decision follows a strategic review of the annual TV festival prompted by rising costs to event organizers and delegates attending the popular event in pricey Edinburgh, host city for nearly 50 years.
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“Movement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movement. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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