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

The outbreak is spreading under extremely difficult conditions, fueled by insecurity, displacement, a health workers' strike and intense population movements. — Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026

The outbreak is spreading under extremely difficult conditions, including war, insecurity, displacement, a health workers’ strike and intense population movements. — Constant Same Bagalwa, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Walker explains that with the sheep, any expression has to come through their body language and eyebrows and eye movements and mouths. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026

After a brief walk, attendees will engage in mindful movements and meditation with yoga instructor Jared Fedota from YogaSix studio in Geneva, organizers said. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Neither of those movements were recorded as dribbles by Opta, but his final flourish past Rohl in the 64th minute did get classed as one. — Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Over the past century, feminist movements in France have also successfully pioneered campaigns for women’s suffrage, reproductive rights and greater gender equality. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

With a 144Hz refresh rate, the TV will keep the images and movements sharp and responsive. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

Digital movements can become extraordinarily powerful when online mobilization connects with a genuine and widespread social grievance. — Sindhu Bhaskar, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026