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
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
After hitting a three-pointer, Morant motioned his arms to that of a large gun.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 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
The plaintiffs, led by the National Treasury Employees Union, initially motioned for a temporary restraining order, but the judge upgraded it to a preliminary injunction, creating the foundations for a potential permanent ruling.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
After hitting a three-pointer, Morant motioned his arms to that of a large gun.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
Noun
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Three-quarters of American Orthodox Jews identify as Republican, and a recent study by the Orthodox Union suggests that the movement’s intolerance of LGBTQ+ people is a significant factor in why people leave the Orthodox community.—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
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She was rushed to the ICU, where even the slightest movement made her heart rate plummet.—
Tammy Ljungblad,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 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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But OpenAI’s ambitions, now turbocharged by this new funding round, signal a shift from support to strategy.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Economists warn that the bolívar’s slide could signal a return to hyperinflation — a specter that devastated the country’s economy in recent years.—
Antonio Maria Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Structural shifts such as Disney+’s ESPN integration and DAZN’s Foxtel acquisition are expected to reshape the competitive landscape, though weakening consumer sentiment presents potential headwinds.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Structural shifts in the Australian market, such as Disney+’s ESPN integration in 2025 and DAZN’s Foxtel acquisition, are also likely to continue.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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