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
The strategy was to pressure Pereira, land effective strikes, keep the threat of a takedown in Pereira's head, and exploit his lack of defensive movement.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
While the movement to remove Fain via Article 30 has yet to gain enough steam to launch an administrative trial, members of Local 140 seemed elated to have taken their step.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 22 July 2025
He Was Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease During a conversation with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America in January 2020, Osbourne revealed that, back in 2003, he’d been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a nervous system disorder that affects movement.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 22 July 2025
Bonding panels together rather than welding them makes controlling the NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) levels much easier as the adhesives absorb vibrations, while the stiffness provides much more control in terms of lateral movement.
—Alex Kalogiannis, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
While the movement to remove Fain via Article 30 has yet to gain enough steam to launch an administrative trial, members of Local 140 seemed elated to have taken their step.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 22 July 2025
He Was Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease During a conversation with Robin Roberts on Good Morning America in January 2020, Osbourne revealed that, back in 2003, he’d been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a nervous system disorder that affects movement.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 22 July 2025
Bonding panels together rather than welding them makes controlling the NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) levels much easier as the adhesives absorb vibrations, while the stiffness provides much more control in terms of lateral movement.
—Alex Kalogiannis, ArsTechnica, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
Noun
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Vekic's campaign, featuring the tennis star in ripstop styles notably in the sport's ubiquitous green clay color, which launched in May, has garnered significant attention for the brand.—
Roxanne Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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But the obvious calculation behind this move illustrated the desperation of so many anonymous black showbiz performers (such as those who were paid to promote the Kamala Harris campaign) who eagerly demonstrate an unshakeable loyalty to the post-FDR legacy of Democratic Party devotion.—
Armond White,
National Review,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The players decided together to make a unified move.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 July 2025
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This move follows fellow fast food chain Kentucky Fried Chicken in relocating from its hallmark or foundational location to a more business-friendly state.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Kennedy’s push has faced resistance from the candy industry, which uses the dyes to market iconic sweet treats to kids.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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Despite the push, one group of taxpayers may be out of luck: American taxpayers living abroad.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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This shift threatens the very fabric of New York’s economic engine.—
Mike Dunleavy,
New York Daily News,
14 July 2025
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This shift to more English-only services comes months after President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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This crusade begins in Broward, an irresistible target with its liberal political leaders and voters who soundly rejected DeSantis twice.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
23 July 2025
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While President Donald Trump’s crusade against American higher education has focused on the Ivy League and other elite private schools, colleges of all types and in all 50 states have been hamstrung by his sweeping cuts to research funding.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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In open session at 5 p.m., the council will give final approval to a change in council procedures to allow for a motion and second before further consideration of an agenda item.—
Laura Groch
Feb. 5,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2023
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The ruling, issued Monday by U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty in the Southern District of New York, denied a motion brought by individuals and mental health organizations in December.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2023
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“Movement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movement. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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