1
as in shifting
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 campaign
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
a movement for political reform in the city
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Recent Examples of movement
Gabbard is a perfectly natural DNI for Trump and his movement (and his party); RFK Jr. is a perfectly natural HHS secretary.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 17 Feb. 2025
The track, which contains elements of cumbia music and celebrates movement and Latin American culture, arrives off the back of a stellar year for the contemporary jazz group.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2025
There’s a growing Luddite movement among some teenagers, choosing — out of frustration with the grip social media has on society — to go without those sites and other modern technology.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Some broadcasts are also turning to higher camera angles to capture the full complexity of wide receiver and defensive back movement, both before and after the snap.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 17 Feb. 2025
The track, which contains elements of cumbia music and celebrates movement and Latin American culture, arrives off the back of a stellar year for the contemporary jazz group.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2025
There’s a growing Luddite movement among some teenagers, choosing — out of frustration with the grip social media has on society — to go without those sites and other modern technology.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Some broadcasts are also turning to higher camera angles to capture the full complexity of wide receiver and defensive back movement, both before and after the snap.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
Noun
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Ninety-two percent of NYU employees’ total campaign contributions between 2023 and 2024 went toward Democratic organizations, according to an analysis by the Washington Square News, NYU’s student newspaper.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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The nonprofit is still raising money for that campaign, Burns said, with about $6 million left to go for other projects.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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While flash flooding may extend from northern and central Florida to Maryland, Delaware and southern New Jersey, storms should largely wind down by Sunday evening as the front moves into the Atlantic.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng surged 3.7% for one of the biggest moves.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2025
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As part of that cash-savings push, his lieutenants have swept through numerous government agencies and President Donald Trump’s administration has fired thousands of federal employees.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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Who makes that final push to really tank for Cooper Flagg?—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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If not, what small shifts could start moving you in the right direction? 3.—
Juan Carlos Medina,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The third — the one mentioned at the top of this review, and the last sent to critics — shifts the balance even further.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Or, perhaps Madison keenly understands the power of this particular crusade.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
18 Feb. 2025
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has made much of its crusade to undo historic disinvestment and inequities across the city.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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In open session at 5 p.m., the council will give final approval to a change in council procedures to allow for a motion and second before further consideration of an agenda item.—
Laura Groch
Feb. 5,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2023
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The ruling, issued Monday by U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty in the Southern District of New York, denied a motion brought by individuals and mental health organizations in December.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2023
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“Movement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movement. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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