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
Zack Pierce, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
During a rehearsal break, Arnold motioned Savchenko over and asked him to explain a video, in which eagle-eyed fans noticed the background were the same in Savchenko and Nader’s latest posts.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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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
Noah Lyles took the bronze medal Thursday in the men’s 200 meters at the Paris Olympics, then hunched over on the track, motioned for water and was eventually taken away on a makeshift wheelchair.
—Zack Pierce, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
During a rehearsal break, Arnold motioned Savchenko over and asked him to explain a video, in which eagle-eyed fans noticed the background were the same in Savchenko and Nader’s latest posts.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
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Havel pointed out that in Czechoslovakia, the dissident movement had its breakout moment during the trial of a rock band, the Plastic People of the Universe, whose popularity was seen as a threat.Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Inconsistent lighting and a fading or blurring of the boundaries between the faked elements of the video (such as mouth movements when lip-synching has been used) are all potential indicators.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Footage taken during the night shows crowds of people honking horns and waving flags in Umayyad Square, a landmark in the heart of the city.Carol E. Lee, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024
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On the wall at the rally hung a large banner with a photo of a smiling al-Assad, his hand waving to the crowd.Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
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In a clip shared on X (formerly Twitter) by Hoop Central, Collins, 27, can be seen pacing the sidelines in the moments after his ejection, then gesturing towards referee Michael Smith as the cameras quickly cut away.Toria Sheffield, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Trump went further in a rally on Sunday, gesturing to the bulletproof glass that has protected him at outdoor events since a gunman tried to assassinate him in July.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The versatile driver is set to replace Martin Truex Jr. in the No. 19 car for Joe Gibbs Racing starting in the 2025 season, a move that brings immense expectations.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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So for them, Wednesday’s trade for Crochet was a move that made perfect sense.Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
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Bitcoin's price dipped Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said the central bank is not looking to hold the digital currency and signaled a more cautious approach to rate cuts in 2025.Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Management has signaled that fiscal 2025 will be a transitional year, emphasizing the need for continued innovation and operational efficiencies to address current challenges.Trefis Team, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Yet the story Rafiki tells Kiara is so thematically rich that the frequent shifts back to present day, usually involving some lighthearted Timon jokes, don’t do the narrative momentum many favors.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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All of these shifts, in turn, have led some observers and regulators to prioritize harm avoidance over unfettered expression.Jonathan L. Zittrain, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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