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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2
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
Agibot has unveiled the Expedition A3 humanoid robot, showcasing dynamic mid-air maneuvers and rapid spinning movements.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
The bullpens have been exceptional, the pitch movements.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
An algorithm — relying on accelerometers and GPS — analyzes movements 1,000 times per second to detect any potentially catastrophic falls.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Parents of modern teenagers have to keep up with the latest social media trends, decide whether to track kids' movements on an app or via an AirTag, and navigate how new technology may help—or hurt—your family.
—Staff Author, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
My request to the Birdo animation studio was that the movements have a certain weight and intensity to appear real, without the exaggerated distortions typical of conventional 2D animation.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent political movements disrupted their efforts.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Skaters glide along the ice to build momentum, then twist themselves up like springs and push off with explosive muscle movements.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
Because the grass covered most of their vision, rehearsals were key in getting the movements down just right.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 Feb. 2026
The bullpens have been exceptional, the pitch movements.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
An algorithm — relying on accelerometers and GPS — analyzes movements 1,000 times per second to detect any potentially catastrophic falls.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
Parents of modern teenagers have to keep up with the latest social media trends, decide whether to track kids' movements on an app or via an AirTag, and navigate how new technology may help—or hurt—your family.
—Staff Author, Parents, 15 Feb. 2026
My request to the Birdo animation studio was that the movements have a certain weight and intensity to appear real, without the exaggerated distortions typical of conventional 2D animation.
—Kevin Giraud, Variety, 15 Feb. 2026
Recent political movements disrupted their efforts.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Skaters glide along the ice to build momentum, then twist themselves up like springs and push off with explosive muscle movements.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 9 Feb. 2026
Because the grass covered most of their vision, rehearsals were key in getting the movements down just right.
—Audrey Noble, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for movements
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The Pack Drumline that plays for Chicago Bulls and Chicago Sky games entertained before the game while Black fraternities and sororities showed off their dance moves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The show utilizes vivid color and energetic music to encourage kids to participate in the various adventures and activities, whether that’s mimicking Danny’s dance moves, flying like an airplane, or battling the aforementioned gravity-defying goldfish.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2026
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Ghislaine Maxwell’s lawyer, David Oscar Markus, says mounting media campaigns from federal prisons is hardly as simple as buying a ring light and pressing record.—
Andrew Zucker,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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He’s being challenged by Kenya Franklin, a media consultant on political campaigns.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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The anatomy of the wrist is responsible for the high susceptibility to nerve pain with repetitive hand motions that require wrist flexion.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Body motions are almost always controlled and fluid.—
Cyril Soliman,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The question the First Amendment keeps asking, across wars and panics and moral crusades, is whether a democracy can tolerate the possibility of persuasion.—
Stephanie A,
The Conversation,
22 Jan. 2026
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Wyatt advised political figures, sat on business boards, helped lead professional associations and made cultural preservation one of his ongoing crusades.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Jan. 2026
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When fewer fans are in the stadium, the energy shifts, and that’s not the home-field advantage our student-athletes deserve.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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For operators, the shifts, coupled with the city’s rising cost of living, have required a recalibration of how restaurants invite people in.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 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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Only a small percentage of Costco’s workforce is unionized, but the company has seen new stirrings of union activity in recent years.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Movements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movements. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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