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 majority of cargo volumes from those ports are destined for Dubai, which has become a hub for the movement of freight with feeder services in the Persian Gulf, South Asia and East Africa.
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 June 2025
But the political movement that fueled his most unlikely return to power is threatening to now crack.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025
This gave people a new way to connect with the animals and social media accounts connected to these individual sharks amplified the movements of these animals, demystifying the species while humanizing the work one sassy update at a time.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Those latter skills use larger muscles for movements including waving your arm, walking or chewing.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
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Sam Meredith, CNBC, 17 June 2025
But the political movement that fueled his most unlikely return to power is threatening to now crack.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 17 June 2025
This gave people a new way to connect with the animals and social media accounts connected to these individual sharks amplified the movements of these animals, demystifying the species while humanizing the work one sassy update at a time.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
Those latter skills use larger muscles for movements including waving your arm, walking or chewing.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
Noun
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The Patriots junior, who was instrumental in the school winning the 4A state football championship in the fall, closed out his junior campaign with three more state championship medals in track.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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Ideas like adding PvE to the game like a campaign or separate mode are not going to happen by launch.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Nearly all Republicans voted to kill the effort, and in the days leading up to the vote, many brushed off the move as a partisan effort aimed solely at attacking Mr. Trump.—
Robert Jimison,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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Newsom opposed that move, and said that the president didn’t raise the issue of the demonstrations or the National Guard in their phone call.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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For months, Trump said he was dedicated to a diplomatic push to persuade Iran to give up its nuclear ambitions.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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The mandate has been touted by Republicans, including President Trump, and marks one of the latest pushes by conservatives to incorporate religion into classrooms.—
Sara Cline,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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In 2021, automakers faced one such shift when the European Commission passed legislation requiring a 55 percent reduction in the continent’s greenhouse-gas emissions within five years.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
21 June 2025
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Monochrome doesn’t have to mean identical swatches—slight shifts in tone and an interplay of patterns, like gingham or small-scale florals, can create dimension and prevent the room from feeling one-note.—
Jacorey Moon,
Architectural Digest,
21 June 2025
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Lopez was a key ally to Ron DeSantis in the governor’s crusade against Worrell.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2025
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The attention paid to these words reflects Trump’s crusade against diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as his team’s stances on policy issues such as energy and vaccines.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
13 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.
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