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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But Mamdani himself has admitted that the bulk of these moves require legislative action beyond his control.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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One of Guiducci’s first moves was overhauling the magazine’s Hollywood staff, such as by jettisoning some of the publication’s movie critics.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Light pink referenced standard awareness campaigns, but the deepening shades, culminating in black, confronted the audience with the harsh reality of metastatic disease, which is typically softened by glossy pink ribbons.—
Tabitha Britt,
Flow Space,
30 Oct. 2025
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The pic will be designed to thrill its massive global fan base by delivering on the hallmarks of what players love about the games, a series of first-person shooters centered on military campaigns, while expanding the franchise to entirely new audiences.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Repetitive motions, awkward postures, and constant strain add up, often ending in costly musculoskeletal injuries that take weeks to heal.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
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The case is not over, as there are motions pending before the court, and Nicklaus Companies can appeal the decision.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
23 Oct. 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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Someone might see through your playful disguise, or a spontaneous conversation shifts your perspective in unexpected ways.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Jays closing pitcher Jeff Hoffman came in to close things out in the ninth inning as the Fall Classic now shifts to Toronto for Game 6 on Friday with the team one win away from their first title in 32 years.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 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
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“Movements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movements. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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