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
From the development of public broadcasting in the U.S., which opened new doors for documentary film, to grassroots media movements around the world, these moments remind us that change is possible when people organize with imagination and purpose.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
This movement has been getting national attention from the media and other politicians.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Over the years, donghua became shaped—if not overshadowed—by the look of anime and Hollywood animation; the Ne Zha in the 2003 series resembles a Disney character, defined by thick outlines and fluid movement.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
Muskies will often follow a lure a ways without biting, and this final, erratic movement can sometimes be just enough to trigger the fish.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2025
This movement has been getting national attention from the media and other politicians.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Over the years, donghua became shaped—if not overshadowed—by the look of anime and Hollywood animation; the Ne Zha in the 2003 series resembles a Disney character, defined by thick outlines and fluid movement.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2025
Muskies will often follow a lure a ways without biting, and this final, erratic movement can sometimes be just enough to trigger the fish.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
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Then the house’s enigmatic tarot card influencer vanishes, and Dayna and another house member begin a social media campaign to find her – and gain some virality for themselves.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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What To Know Harrison appeared on The Breakfast Club to discuss his post-DNC work and to address questions about the party's handling of the 2024 campaign cycle.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement The move sparked backlash from Democrats, many of whom have pointed out that data show that violent crime in the city is down significantly.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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When the screening was canceled and later pushed back to September without explanation, some film fans questioned the authorities' motives, wondering whether the move was intended to avoid a spat that could damage fragile ties between Beijing and Tokyo.—
Anthony Kuhn,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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Beaman’s most active political advocacy has been with groups lobbying for tax deregulation and education choice, such as the recent push to expand school vouchers in Tennessee.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Newsom has portrayed his mid-term redistricting push as necessary to offset Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's pursuit to create five new Republican congressional districts in Texas.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The steering wheel and pedals retract, ambient light shifts to red and the seat backs emit infrared light.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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Lee's office has said Tennessee chose not to participate due to a shift in the administrative costs Tennessee would bear.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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This is not a moral crusade against piracy, but a clear-eyed act of economic strategy, rooted in calculated self-interest.—
Vivian Toh,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Both works led to a crusade by then-Sen. Jesse Helms against the National Endowment for Arts.—
Mandalit del Barco,
NPR,
24 Aug. 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 3 Sep. 2025.
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