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 digital nomad movement experienced a surge after the covid-19 pandemic.
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Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Music has always been a social glue, a way for humans to synchronize their emotions and movements, whether around a Neanderthal campfire or in a packed stadium.
—Lindsay A. Fleming, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
But what of the other folks whose influence reverberates down through the decades—the movement designers, conglomerate owners, and brilliant marketers who revived an ailing industry?
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
In sinker velocity and horizontal movement, traits Cora singled out, Padres relievers lead MLB at 95.6 mph and 3.6 inches.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2025
Music has always been a social glue, a way for humans to synchronize their emotions and movements, whether around a Neanderthal campfire or in a packed stadium.
—Lindsay A. Fleming, Time, 15 Aug. 2025
But what of the other folks whose influence reverberates down through the decades—the movement designers, conglomerate owners, and brilliant marketers who revived an ailing industry?
—Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2025
In sinker velocity and horizontal movement, traits Cora singled out, Padres relievers lead MLB at 95.6 mph and 3.6 inches.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
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Update, Monday August 18, 2025: This article has been updated with details on Google AI cloud services and the final pre-launch moments of the Pixel 10 marketing campaign.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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At one point, Trump pointed to a portrait depicting his assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania, during the 2024 presidential campaign.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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On an annual basis, headline PPI increased 3.3%, the biggest 12-month move since February and well above the Fed’s 2% inflation target.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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But there were problems with the roundabout location such as underground utilities that would complicate the move.—
John Tuohy,
IndyStar,
14 Aug. 2025
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Beaman’s most active political advocacy has been with groups lobbying for tax deregulation and education choice, such as the recent push to expand school vouchers in Tennessee.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Newsom has portrayed his mid-term redistricting push as necessary to offset Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's pursuit to create five new Republican congressional districts in Texas.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The steering wheel and pedals retract, ambient light shifts to red and the seat backs emit infrared light.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Lee's office has said Tennessee chose not to participate due to a shift in the administrative costs Tennessee would bear.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine crusades helped catapult him into his current job as the nation’s top health official.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
10 Aug. 2025
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The pair want to open a diner together to provide for their children, but when Ray attempts to quit his post as a mob enforcer, his boss turns violent in a crusade against him — and involves Audrey and the children in the perilous battle.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
28 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 24 Aug. 2025.
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