as in movement
the act or an instance of changing position
we were instructed not to make any sudden motions or we might scare away the deer
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Recent Examples of motion
Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 3 Feb. 2023
If the judge approves the McDonald’s directors’ motion to dismiss, the claims against Mr. Fairhurst would be moot.
—Dylan Tokar, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2023
Jim Talamonti | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
Nacua motioned into his split last week and cut the screen outside.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
This Sole elliptical features a whisper-quiet drive system, functions in backwards and forwards motion, and has a power incline feature that adds resistance and up to 20 incline levels.
—Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 3 Feb. 2023
If the judge approves the McDonald’s directors’ motion to dismiss, the claims against Mr. Fairhurst would be moot.
—Dylan Tokar, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2023
Verb
At Friday’s council meeting, which started about 30 minutes late, Alderman Jason Ervin motioned to recess until Monday.
—Jim Talamonti | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Dec. 2024
Nacua motioned into his split last week and cut the screen outside.
—Tim Graham, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
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The situation reflects broader market movements in response to geopolitical factors.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Bills’ last score with six minutes left — an exclamation point for the resounding win — had a funky movement.—
Jesse Newell,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Winker arrived in Queens last summer with a colorful history with Mets fans, having waved to the Citi Field crowd after a game-ending catch in 2019, and then again after a game-tying three-run home run in 2022.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
22 Jan. 2025
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Hicks walked around the Rotunda for several minutes, court documents said, unfurling and waving a flag and talking to and fist-bumping other rioters.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
22 Jan. 2025
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Affleck, who spoke to officers in a police cruiser from his car, was seen leaning out of his driver’s side window and gesturing at several points during the conversation before eventually driving away.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
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All gait gestures video demonstration Overall, the system’s accuracy in identifying the gait gestures was an impressive 92%.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Jan. 2025
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The move came after the state’s governor went against a court order and allowed a Black student to enroll at the University of Mississippi, which angered segregationists, the report said.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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The move to essentially triple the number of first-round picks gives the Suns more to play with in any potential trade deal, which could prove crucial in a move for Butler.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN,
22 Jan. 2025
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Trump's recent actions, such as removing Democratic members from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), signal a shift away from the pro-union policies of the previous administration.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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In a Napolitan News Service survey shared with Secrets, voters signaled support for the president’s moves to halt foreign aid, secure the border, and drain the swamp.—
Paul Bedard,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
29 Jan. 2025
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The fast fashion industry thrives on rapid shifts in trends, as Axios' Anna Braz reported.—
Ashley Mahoney,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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The shift is most pronounced among Republican parents: About 1 in 4 (26%) now report skipping or delaying some vaccines for their children, up from 13% in 2023.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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