Synonyms of movements

movements

noun

plural of movement

1

as in moves

the act or an instance of changing position

a sudden movement in the far corner of the room made her turn in that direction

Synonyms & Similar Words

• moves
• motions
• shifts
• stirrings
• stirs
• migrations
• dislocations
• relocations
• locomotions
• mobilities
• squirms
• motilities
• motivities
• fiddlings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• inertias
• immobilities
• stoppages
• stops
• pauses
• finishes
• shutdowns
• endings
• lapses
• terminations
• cessations
• expirations
• discontinuances
• halts
• shutoffs
• surceases

2

as in campaigns

a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal

a movement for political reform in the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• campaigns
• crusades
• causes
• pushes
• initiatives
• drives
• marches
• projects
• actions
• maneuvers
• attacks
• juggernauts
• bids
• bandwagons
• missions
• assaults
• blitzes
• offensives
• enterprises
• undertakings

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of movements

An open bridge on top of the sail could accommodate a pilot during harbor movements. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026

Measure what got shipped, not how many hours a screen stayed unlocked or what the sheer activity is, which is based on keystrokes and mouse movements. — Adithyan Rk, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

The civic cleanup movements of the 1930s engaged mostly white, middle-class Angelenos. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026

Right wing strength Still, right-wing movements remain strong in numerous places globally. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026

Improving the strength of this muscle thereby carries over into improved balance and performance in daily movements. — Kristen Gasnick, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2026

Like with most core exercises, slow, intentional movements are important with this one. — Jakob Roze, HEALTH, 30 Oct. 2026

Investigators are working with Nigeria and international partners to review genomic findings and verify her movements and interactions in Uganda and en route to Abuja. — Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

Commentators appear to be expressing a rejection of progressive movements amid growing concerns over safety and security, giving approval to proposals to dramatically ramp up police and military presence to combat crime and drug trafficking. — David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026