as in movement
the act or an instance of changing position
we were instructed not to make any sudden motions or we might scare away the deer
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Recent Examples of motion
Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 3 Feb. 2023
If the judge approves the McDonald’s directors’ motion to dismiss, the claims against Mr. Fairhurst would be moot.
—Dylan Tokar, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2023
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Fuhrer voted against accepting the report and motioned to rescind the resolution supervisors approved in December, which censured Fuhrer and came with a suite of actions, including blocking him from becoming board chair.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
This Sole elliptical features a whisper-quiet drive system, functions in backwards and forwards motion, and has a power incline feature that adds resistance and up to 20 incline levels.
—Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 3 Feb. 2023
If the judge approves the McDonald’s directors’ motion to dismiss, the claims against Mr. Fairhurst would be moot.
—Dylan Tokar, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2023
Verb
Soto motioned for Torrens to advance to third, but Diaz was able to make the throw to third baseman Isaac Paredes in plenty of time.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
Fuhrer voted against accepting the report and motioned to rescind the resolution supervisors approved in December, which censured Fuhrer and came with a suite of actions, including blocking him from becoming board chair.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
Noun
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For instance, people often mistake a dog’s wagging tail as a sign of happiness, but the American Kennel Club suggests that the wagging movement only indicates that the dog is emotionally aroused.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Comment In the semi-twilight of tech rehearsal at the cavernous Vivian Beaumont Theater at Lincoln Center, Tina Landau is scrutinizing the movement of lanterns.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Counter-protesters posted up on street corners outside the college campus, waving pro-Trump flags and gathering signatures for the latest effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom from office.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Sallas and his team cater to both beginner and intermediate riders, educating on everything from surf etiquette and wave knowledge to performing more advanced maneuvers like cutbacks and snaps.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Myanmar’s military chief Min Aung Hlaing gestures as earthquake survivors gather in the compound of a hospital in Naypyidaw on March 28, 2025, after an earthquake in central Myanmar.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2025
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The incident was captured on video by a fellow passenger and shows a man aggressively gesturing and yelling at the man sitting behind him.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But while market research is no new concept, the speed at which Bounce Insights moves is—and that’s thanks to AI.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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For me, embracing my curls has become a physical manifestation of a broader internal shift—a move toward more self-acceptance in all aspects and of a new phase of life.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Conference Board's index of leading economic indicators has declined for three consecutive months, signaling further economic deterioration.—
Russ Wiles,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The next day, at 10 a.m., sirens sound throughout the country signaling the start of the observance of Yom HaZikaron – Israel’s Memorial Day.—
Rabbi Steve Roth,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Granting the military authority to engage in activities such as searches, seizures and detentions represents a significant shift.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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By singling out humans as a primary cause of climate change, Francis was making a radical shift in the Vatican’s stance on the environment.—
Omar G. Encarnación,
Time,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 27 Apr. 2025.
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