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
Do not make quick, unexpected movements near hives and do not swat at bees, which can trigger defensive behavior.
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Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The #ChurchToo and #SilenceIsNotSpiritual movements, along with scandals at Willow Creek and the International House of Prayer, reveal a pervasive pattern of abuse and denial.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Quatraro believes the plan isn’t to reinforce anything negative but to get his body movement and mechanics synced, so the velocity can return.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Instead, his life and legacy are viewed as a jumping-off point that teachers can use to discuss the farm labor movement and the role of immigrants in it.
—Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 29 Mar. 2026
The #ChurchToo and #SilenceIsNotSpiritual movements, along with scandals at Willow Creek and the International House of Prayer, reveal a pervasive pattern of abuse and denial.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 29 Mar. 2026
Quatraro believes the plan isn’t to reinforce anything negative but to get his body movement and mechanics synced, so the velocity can return.
—Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Instead, his life and legacy are viewed as a jumping-off point that teachers can use to discuss the farm labor movement and the role of immigrants in it.
—Kristy Hutchings, Daily News, 29 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
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Consumer advocates and some regulatory analysts have raised concerns that the separate rate proposal is not strong enough to fully protect non-data center customers from cost shifting related to new energy projects.—
Francesca Pica,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The shifting perspective is the magic of the show.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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That depends on how far the Hornets go this postseason and what president of basketball operations Jeff Peterson has as his vision for the team’s starting power forward moving, well, forward beyond the 2026-27 campaign.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite being bothered by his elbow throughout the 2025 campaign, Rodón enjoyed his best season with the Yankees last year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Polling released March 19 shows nearly two-thirds of Americans believe Trump will deploy troops into Iran, even though more than half of them opposed the move.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Storms organizing to our west late Wednesday evening move into North Texas overnight.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The Heat made a third-quarter push to get back into the game, putting together its own impressive shooting display in the period.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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That push is feeding debate on whether those potentially risky assets belong in retirement accounts.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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With Mercury, Mars, the Sun, Saturn, and Neptune all moving through Aries this month, along with a new moon in your sign on April 17, the focus shifts decisively to your body, your appearance, and your desires.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Pluto is in your supportive 4th house, guiding conversations with housemates or relatives about necessary shifts.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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Uthmeier’s misguided crusade is particularly ironic.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bonta now has company in his antitrust crusade.—
Rebecca Keegan,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2026
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The offer will be available exclusively in Dairy Queen's app for rewards members and is a nod to the fast-food chain's motion of flipping Blizzard Treats upside down, and also the physical flips that the Savannah Bananas do while playing banana ball, according to the release.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Former All-State high school quarterback Scott Burrell heaved the ball the length of the court and into the waiting hands of Tate George, who caught and shot in one motion and UConn, with a 71-70 win, was headed to the regional finals, a game away from the Final Four.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a statement that the relocation will improve the Forest Service's mission of managing its forests, saving taxpayers' money and boosting employee recruitment.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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On the 539th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including the sale and relocation of the WNBA‘s Connecticut Sun.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Movement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movement. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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