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
Murat Ates, New York Times, 1 June 2026
That process will likely include scheduling hearings, revisiting pretrial motions, handling evidence disagreements and setting a possible new trial date.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Another incident identified by police allegedly occurred on March 27, when Berrios-Otero allegedly motioned for a 4-year-old child to sit on his lap and directed him to get a blanket, according to the warrant affidavits.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
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Noun
The Jets’ power play scored 21 fewer goals this time around, failing to generate the motion, the number of attack pathways, the puck retrievals or the zone time of the previous year’s group.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 1 June 2026
That process will likely include scheduling hearings, revisiting pretrial motions, handling evidence disagreements and setting a possible new trial date.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Verb
Channeling his inner Jameson, a spirited Simmons then motioned for Spider-Man to get tossed from the game.
—Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Another incident identified by police allegedly occurred on March 27, when Berrios-Otero allegedly motioned for a 4-year-old child to sit on his lap and directed him to get a blanket, according to the warrant affidavits.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
Noun
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What's the least amount of movement someone can do to offset the harms of our modern sedentary lifestyle?—
NPR,
NPR,
31 May 2026
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Interiors are arranged as connected spaces, allowing movement to feel easy and uninterrupted, while each element is considered in terms of how it will be used over time.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
31 May 2026
Verb
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It’s liberally dotted with the designer’s personal collection of art and antiques, but still manages to feel pared-back—as if a Scandinavian fairy came down and waved all the potential clutter away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Towering buttes shoot out of waving prairie grasses.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The shifting is effortless and precise, the steering intuitively responsive, and the grip decidedly reassuring, as is the overall handling, a pleasant surprise for a car that pushes the lightweighting boundaries.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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Among the images are some depicting Merlin the magician shape-shifting into different forms and some of the tales of King Arthur and his knights.—
Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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People who attend the trial will also be prohibited from reacting, gesturing, wearing distracting clothing or otherwise disrupting the proceedings.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Halverson gestured to a telephone behind him on his office desk.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The fly doesn’t travel big distances and moves more frequently on infested livestock.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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That move is set to make CEO Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.—
Katie Foley,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Soon, this recognition stretched to include representational painting by younger Black artists, as museums, galleries, and collectors still more clearly signaled their progressive intent.—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Rainy weather driving tips Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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If the council places the charter amendment on the November ballot and voters approve it, the shift likely wouldn’t come until after a new city attorney is named.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2026
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Over the past decades, a quiet cultural shift has redefined the standards of modern parenting.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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And, the bill creates a new protocol for when children under the agency’s supervision are taken out of state that requires parents to notify the agency if the relocation lasts for more than two weeks.—
Laura Tillman,
Hartford Courant,
2 June 2026
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Phina is pregnant with their fourth child during this abrupt relocation.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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