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

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

Watching them, their movements seem almost effortless, but reproducing those maneuvers in robots is very difficult. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 25 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

The protests encompass a broad range of issues from pensions and housing to anti-war movements, education and corruption. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Our honorees craft both moments and movements, approaching beauty and style with intention, creativity, and influence. — InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026

The protests encompass a broad range of issues from education and corruption to anti-war movements, pensions and housing. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Oct. 2026

Yet other separatist movements in Canada appear to have taken the hint. — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Two months of virtual-production exploration before filming also allowed Fraser and the directors to test lighting, camera movements and the scale of spacecraft interiors. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026