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
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as in campaigns
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
a movement for political reform in the city
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Recent Examples of movements
During a demonstration in Hangzhou, the robot closely mirrored an operator’s movements—waving, turning, and even kicking a ball—within milliseconds using a motion-capture suit.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Jihadist movements can also morph over time.
—Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 23 Mar. 2026
In fact, during most movements, your core muscles naturally activate to stabilize your spine while your limbs move, says certified strength and conditioning specialist Susie Reiner, who’s also an assistant professor in the exercise science department at Seton Hall University.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
Taste can also shift over time, and the timing of swallowing movements may become slightly slower.
—Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Months later, Castro sat down with Meet The Press and was pressed on what moral authority Cuba had to speak about democracy as his government backed revolutionary movements across the region.
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Various reform and feminist movements were pushing the regime to soften its militant foreign policy, its oppressive dress codes, and its censorship of civil society.
—Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
That labor and other civil rights movements are larger than any one person is a sentiment that’s been echoed across Southern California since news broke about Chavez’s alleged abuse.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Athletes might be medically cleared yet still feel hesitant, avoid specific movements or ruminate about reinjury.
—Ian McMahan, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
Jihadist movements can also morph over time.
—Obi Anyadike, semafor.com, 23 Mar. 2026
In fact, during most movements, your core muscles naturally activate to stabilize your spine while your limbs move, says certified strength and conditioning specialist Susie Reiner, who’s also an assistant professor in the exercise science department at Seton Hall University.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 23 Mar. 2026
Taste can also shift over time, and the timing of swallowing movements may become slightly slower.
—Sundeep Venkatesan, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Months later, Castro sat down with Meet The Press and was pressed on what moral authority Cuba had to speak about democracy as his government backed revolutionary movements across the region.
—NBC news, 22 Mar. 2026
Various reform and feminist movements were pushing the regime to soften its militant foreign policy, its oppressive dress codes, and its censorship of civil society.
—Azadeh Moaveni, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
That labor and other civil rights movements are larger than any one person is a sentiment that’s been echoed across Southern California since news broke about Chavez’s alleged abuse.
—Linh Tat, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Athletes might be medically cleared yet still feel hesitant, avoid specific movements or ruminate about reinjury.
—Ian McMahan, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for movements
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Calm leadership lands better than fast moves.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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An assembly of planets moves through Aries, putting identity, ambition, and personal reinvention at the center of the conversation.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Kalshi is barring athletes and coaches from betting on their sports and preventing politicians from trading on their campaigns, Axios reported.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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While the district has launched campaigns to market specific programs before, none have matched the scope of this one, according to Amanda Simpson, director of communications.—
Jessica Ma,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Trident and the Herald/Times made public records requests seeking any motions to repress the report.—
Alexandra Glorioso,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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The trial was delayed for years due to motions, disputes over evidence, and calendar conflicts.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2026
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During that time, there were five crusades resulting in the deaths of millions of Christians, Muslims, and Jews.—
Chloe Breyer,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Jackson led a lifetime of crusades in the United States and abroad, advocating for the poor and underrepresented on issues from voting rights and job opportunities to education and health care.—
Sophia Tareen,
Fortune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Together, the shifts highlight the growing operational uncertainty facing the Middle East’s events sector, which has become a core pillar of the Gulf’s non‑oil economies, as organizers balance security concerns with the region’s ambitions to remain a global convening hub.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
25 Mar. 2026
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With Sprout, the focus shifts toward human-friendly machines that can integrate into everyday life, potentially redefining how people interact with robots at home.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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The first stirrings of the heat wave arrived Sunday, toppling daily high temperature records in Redwood City and San Rafael.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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There are already stirrings suggesting that Democrats will try again.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Movements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movements. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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