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
Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Republicans, however, motioned to refer those resolutions back to the committee, which shields the chamber from having to vote directly on whether to release the report.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 5 Dec. 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
Nacua motioned into his split last week and cut the screen outside.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Republicans, however, motioned to refer those resolutions back to the committee, which shields the chamber from having to vote directly on whether to release the report.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
Noun
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On the current day, the information updates dynamically based on your movement or stress levels, with different cards surfacing at different times of the day.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
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These actions reflect a broader legal movement challenging DEI policies in corporations, education, and government following the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision striking down affirmative action in college admissions.—
Kaelan Deese,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Hicks walked around the Rotunda for several minutes, court documents said, unfurling and waving a flag and talking to and fist-bumping other rioters.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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Russian President Vladimir Putin smiled and waved to his Chinese counterpart during virtual talks on Tuesday, and some are questioning on social media whether Xi Jinping reciprocated the gesture.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Affleck, who spoke to officers in a police cruiser from his car, was seen leaning out of his driver’s side window and gesturing at several points during the conversation before eventually driving away.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
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All gait gestures video demonstration Overall, the system’s accuracy in identifying the gait gestures was an impressive 92%.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Jan. 2025
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Watching their every move Brice Matthews, Jacob Melton, A.J. Blubaugh Manager Joe Espada prefers prospects to develop through regular playing time, so don’t expect the Astros to carry a young player for a part-time role.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Any such move would likely face legal challenges—as is the case with many of the possibilities outlined in this story.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
22 Jan. 2025
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That is first signaled by a small plane crashing in the forested vicinity, its passengers looking very much like professional assassins who’ve just been professionally assassinated.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
17 Jan. 2025
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The verdict could signal the public’s perception of CNN, which didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment, as President Donald Trump comes into office after years of denouncing the network for allegedly biased coverage.—
Winston Cho,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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That starts with a mindset shift to see that AI creates whitespace.—
Brian Solis,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Validate emotions Multigenerational living can evoke deep emotions, especially if there's a shift in how family members relate to each other.—
Christina Crawford,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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