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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Though the national organization no longer exists, Phillips-Cunningham said the Georgia arm of Bolden’s group has remained influential in the campaigns of politicians including two-time Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams, Sen. Raphael Warnock and former President Barack Obama.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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This spot launches Little Caesars newest campaign spotlighting its wildly popular Crazy Puffs, now featuring the new Bacon & Cheese, available in stores starting Feb. 3.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 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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The National Football League will use its biggest platform of the year to serve as a high-profile push for girls flag football, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
9 Feb. 2025
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Auburn Coach Bruce Pearl, whose Tigers are 5-0 in SEC road games this season, is making a push for joining the club at 69-74 (48.3%).—
Tom Murphy,
arkansasonline.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Various factors such as melting sea ice and shifts in the subtropical jet stream over the mid-latitudes in the U.S. may counteract each other.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Those tankers, bound for China and Japan among other markets, mark a significant shift for Canada, which has long been stuck exporting its vast flows of oil solely to the U.S.—
Robert Tuttle Bloomberg News (WPNS),
arkansasonline.com,
9 Feb. 2025
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Despite this crusade, transgender Americans are not going away.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
6 Feb. 2025
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Since being named by Trump as chief of DOGE — an advisory entity Trump created by executive order — Musk has embarked on a crusade to slash federal spending, claiming this week, without providing evidence, that a quarter of U.S. government disbursements are wasteful or fraudulent.—
Ethan Baron,
The Mercury News,
6 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 21 Feb. 2025.
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