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
Yet even among a number of Christians seeking to raise awareness and intensify efforts to put an end to systematic abuses committed by Boko Haram and other jihadi movements, the prospect of foreign intervention raises serious concerns.
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The findings reveal unexpected plasma flows and magnetic field movements that may reshape current understanding of how the Sun’s magnetic cycle operates.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
The production intentionally blended Eastern and Western elements, drawing inspiration from Sergio Leone while incorporating Japanese Bunraku puppet movements and martial arts traditions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Both had spent years chronicling immigrants' movements north.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
In the party scene, though, there would be plenty of swooping camera movements as the guests revelled.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Simmons’ financial liabilities don’t seem to have impeded his movements.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Men typically have more fast-twitch muscles that are helpful for quick and powerful movements, while women tend to have more slow-twitch muscles that can allow for more workout efficiency.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Nov. 2025
For the best results, repeat the series of movements three to five times per day.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 2 Nov. 2025
Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The findings reveal unexpected plasma flows and magnetic field movements that may reshape current understanding of how the Sun’s magnetic cycle operates.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
The production intentionally blended Eastern and Western elements, drawing inspiration from Sergio Leone while incorporating Japanese Bunraku puppet movements and martial arts traditions.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
Both had spent years chronicling immigrants' movements north.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 5 Nov. 2025
In the party scene, though, there would be plenty of swooping camera movements as the guests revelled.
—Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Meanwhile, Simmons’ financial liabilities don’t seem to have impeded his movements.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2025
Men typically have more fast-twitch muscles that are helpful for quick and powerful movements, while women tend to have more slow-twitch muscles that can allow for more workout efficiency.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Nov. 2025
For the best results, repeat the series of movements three to five times per day.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for movements
Noun
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The moves have done little to stop the bolivar’s fall.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Despite Miran’s urging for bigger moves, the FOMC in both September and October opted for quarter-point cuts.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That stark reality forced both sides to wage slash-and-burn propaganda campaigns designed to sow doubt and disinformation among their enemies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Anti-Trump activists are deploying an array of tactics to fight back against the policies of the President and his Administration — protests, marches, events, advocacy campaigns, social media videos.—
Time,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Auburn’s tempo and pre-snap motions were wrinkles that caught Vanderbilt by surprise.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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However, Johnson said the government could argue the facts were needed to support their 13 motions for limits on testimony.—
John Diedrich,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In both those crusades, Milei has emerged as the administration’s standard bearer.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Famines, pestilence, crusades, and war.—
Greg Grandin
September 23,
Literary Hub,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Airline industry leaders, unions and government officials have voiced concerns about the strain on vital employees like air traffic controllers, who are working without pay and increasingly unable to maintain regular shifts.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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These patterns often reveal shifts in media consumption, e-commerce, and social engagement in clear, sometimes unexpected ways.—
William Jones,
IndyStar,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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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
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Other indicators do suggest the stirrings of a more pronounced AI effect on jobs.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
8 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Movements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movements. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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