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 Trump administration has come under scrutiny from prominent voices in the MAGA movement who have questioned whether the government is covering up salacious information around Epstein.
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 11 July 2025
So now Trump wants to meddle in the domestic affairs in Brazil, all in service to protecting one of his contemporaries in the global far right movement.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
Hardiman wants young people to have a better understanding of how violence affects the community and become leaders in this peace movement.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
The best way for Taylor to avoid that situation is movement, footwork, counters, and ring awareness.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Brett Samuels, The Hill, 11 July 2025
So now Trump wants to meddle in the domestic affairs in Brazil, all in service to protecting one of his contemporaries in the global far right movement.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 July 2025
Hardiman wants young people to have a better understanding of how violence affects the community and become leaders in this peace movement.
—La Risa R. Lynch, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
The best way for Taylor to avoid that situation is movement, footwork, counters, and ring awareness.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
Noun
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The former Florida Gator averaged 9.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, and nearly 1.0 blocks per contest in the 2024-25 campaign.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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After a long run with the Portland Trail Blazers, Lillard was included in a blockbuster three-team deal during the 2023 campaign that resulted in him leaving the Western Conference and landing in Milwaukee.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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In an unusual move, Justin Mohn's defense attorneys delivered no opening statements in the trial, which is being held before Bucks County Common Pleas Judge Stephen Corr.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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This move reflects a broader trend of extricating the marketing function from the C-suite, as seen with Starbucks and Etsy, who also did away with their CMO positions.—
Rekha Thomas,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The adaptation marks another major move in Webtoon’s aggressive push into animation, with the company developing 20 anime titles slated for 2025.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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BlackRock’s acquisition of Preqin—a provider of private markets data that tracks over 190,000 funds and 60,000 managers—signals a push for the same transparency in private markets that investors expect in public ones.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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That shift favored the 30-company Dow Jones, which is a 1% off its all-time high reached in December 2024.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
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More Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Newsweek Geopolitical Shifts Jaishankar said the United States is bringing about a global change with a shift away from alliances and in which countries pursue their own interests more individualistically.—
Jennifer Cunningham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 July 2025
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In the crusade to reduce chronic disease and neurobehavioral issues in the United States, synthetic food dyes are a hot target.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
26 June 2025
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Thousands of private government consultants laid off during the Trump administration’s cost-cutting crusade are increasingly flooding a shrinking labor market.—
Ani Freedman,
Fortune,
20 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 14 Jul. 2025.
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