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
The fashion consultant, who is squeezing in a session before work, lifts relatively light weights while doing simple movements to build strength: goblet squats with a 6-pound kettlebell, then bicep curls with a 10-pound weight.
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
The fatal fight comes as state prison officials have moved to restrict some inmate movements at their facilities amid a wave of deadly violence.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Still, Trump has held for decades that deficits mean the U.S. is getting a raw deal from its trading partners, and a rising movement on the political right shares that view.
—Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
France has had a distinguished career as a journalist, activist and filmmaker, having focused primarily on the LGBTQ+ movement.
—Tom White, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
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Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
The fatal fight comes as state prison officials have moved to restrict some inmate movements at their facilities amid a wave of deadly violence.
—Darrell Smith, Sacramento Bee, 13 Mar. 2025
Still, Trump has held for decades that deficits mean the U.S. is getting a raw deal from its trading partners, and a rising movement on the political right shares that view.
—Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 12 Mar. 2025
France has had a distinguished career as a journalist, activist and filmmaker, having focused primarily on the LGBTQ+ movement.
—Tom White, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
Noun
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Trump talked about using the act during his presidential campaign, and immigration groups were braced for it.—
Nicholas Riccardi and Will Weissert,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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But immigration, Trump’s signature issue during his campaign, was overshadowed at times during his speech on Friday by his bombastic diatribes condemning his political enemies.—
Ashley Oliver,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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This post will be updated as roster moves are made during free agency, so check back often.—
Kevin Fishbain,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Experts applauded the move, calling it long overdue, but questioned how realistic any change will be.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Roughly 47% of the 800 likely voters who participated in the poll earlier this month supported the construction of new pipelines into the state, while 37% preferred a complete push to renewables.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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Though, federal court action has paused the White House's push to deport him.—
Axios,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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Ironically, that attitude shift may be helping keep egg prices from rising even further.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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In Hollywood, there is a shift happening, a move toward programming geared to Trump’s America.—
Jason Parham,
WIRED,
17 Mar. 2025
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Linnaeus, a physician, proved a key figure in this social crusade, which coincided with women’s mounting political disenfranchisement.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s Education Department crusade is a cowardly betrayal.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
12 Mar. 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 24 Mar. 2025.
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