1
as in moves
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 campaigns
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
a movement for political reform in the city
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Recent Examples of movements
Last year, the government constrained the movements of media within the building, designating certain wings of the Casa Rosada off limits and capping attendance at news briefings.
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ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
In the United States, some movements effectively created awareness through the use of hashtags and user posts.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
How did societies like Italy and Germany—and others, for there were fascist movements in every European country in the 1930s—go for fascism?
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Wiseman hypothesized that stronger magnetic fields may affect the brain, similar to how electrical stimulation of the angular gyrus can make one feel as if there is another person standing behind, mimicking one’s movements.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
But more advanced exercisers, with familiarity of core stabilization, can be successful with implementing more complex movements right away.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
Suspect movements Law enforcement sources told The Times the FBI is examining Allen’s electronics and writings, and spoke to family and friends since the shooting seeking to determine a clear motive.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Bell is a towering, top-heavy blocker who can engulf defenders with his initial movements and massive wingspan.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Unlike simpler movements, the task forces continuous adjustments in the arms, legs, and torso to keep the load centered and prevent tipping.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
In the United States, some movements effectively created awareness through the use of hashtags and user posts.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
How did societies like Italy and Germany—and others, for there were fascist movements in every European country in the 1930s—go for fascism?
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
Wiseman hypothesized that stronger magnetic fields may affect the brain, similar to how electrical stimulation of the angular gyrus can make one feel as if there is another person standing behind, mimicking one’s movements.
—ArsTechnica, 27 Apr. 2026
But more advanced exercisers, with familiarity of core stabilization, can be successful with implementing more complex movements right away.
—Matt Parrott, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
Suspect movements Law enforcement sources told The Times the FBI is examining Allen’s electronics and writings, and spoke to family and friends since the shooting seeking to determine a clear motive.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Bell is a towering, top-heavy blocker who can engulf defenders with his initial movements and massive wingspan.
—Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Unlike simpler movements, the task forces continuous adjustments in the arms, legs, and torso to keep the load centered and prevent tipping.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for movements
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Grand masters typically spend countless hours studying and memorizing long sequences of moves suggested by computer programs.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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The layoffs follow Los Angeles County’s decision to withdraw funding from LAHSA and launch its own homelessness department, alongside recent moves by city leaders to consider shifting programs away from the agency or restructuring its governance.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The low fundraising numbers could signal danger for the two campaigns, according to McCuan, who said donors are often strategic with their dollars.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 5-10, 197-pounder totaled 2,208 rushing yards and 506 receiving yards over his last two college campaigns.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The court dismissed most of the defamation claims against Rhoades and the university but has yet to rule on motions to dismiss the unjust enrichment claims.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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As the case neared trial, both sides filed voluminous motions over what evidence should be presented to the jury on the conspiracy count — arguments that are now mostly meaningless given the dismissal of the felony charge.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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During that time, there were five crusades resulting in the deaths of millions of Christians, Muslims, and Jews.—
Chloe Breyer,
New York Daily News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Jackson led a lifetime of crusades in the United States and abroad, advocating for the poor and underrepresented on issues, including voting rights, job opportunities, education and health care.—
Megan Rodriguez,
San Antonio Express-News,
17 Feb. 2026
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And now that pressure shifts squarely onto Detroit.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In Cambodia, worker groups spoke of furloughs, cut shifts and job losses.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Those principles inspired the first stirrings of experimental education in the United States.—
Austin Sarat,
The Conversation,
17 Apr. 2026
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The first stirrings of the heat wave arrived Sunday, toppling daily high temperature records in Redwood City and San Rafael.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Movements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movements. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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