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
Same for your hips, which are essential for most movements and provide support for your back and knees.
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Erica Sweeney, SELF, 23 Jan. 2025
Exposure to different movements helps prevent injury and increases range of motion.
—Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
Wearing compression stockings, exercising regularly, protecting your skin from the sun, and taking frequent movement breaks throughout the day can all help reduce your risk.
—Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
In the first two decades of the 20th century, however, Hagen, which sits on the southern edge of the Ruhr region was a center of the European Garden City movement, thanks to visionaries such as Osthaus and van de Velde.
—Ulrich Clewing, Architectural Digest, 12 Jan. 2025
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Erica Sweeney, SELF, 23 Jan. 2025
Exposure to different movements helps prevent injury and increases range of motion.
—Amanda Schupak, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2025
Wearing compression stockings, exercising regularly, protecting your skin from the sun, and taking frequent movement breaks throughout the day can all help reduce your risk.
—Laura Schober, Health, 12 Jan. 2025
In the first two decades of the 20th century, however, Hagen, which sits on the southern edge of the Ruhr region was a center of the European Garden City movement, thanks to visionaries such as Osthaus and van de Velde.
—Ulrich Clewing, Architectural Digest, 12 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
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What's Next As the draw nearer, with the ceremony scheduled for March 3, fans praised Chalamet for his performance on SNL as part of his campaign to win the award this year after being nominated for his role in the Bob Dylan biopic.—
Jasmine Laws,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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An air campaign then killed senior commanders, including longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah, along with thousands of fighters and much of its missile arsenal.—
Brady Knox,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
26 Jan. 2025
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Any such move would likely face legal challenges—as is the case with many of the possibilities outlined in this story.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
22 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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Speaker Adrienne Adams and other senior members are leaving at year’s end due to term limits, so there’s always next year to continue the reform push.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
28 Jan. 2025
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The deregulation push was a great success, with laws enacted in twenty-two states by 1925.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
28 Jan. 2025
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As trade flows and market dynamics shift, the long-term effects on consumers and industries remain uncertain.—
Amanda Castro,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19) Experiencing a profound shift?—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
28 Jan. 2025
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Faced with racist quotas and restrictive laws, Perkins dared public condemnation—even enduring a congressional crusade for her impeachment—in a desperate effort to save refugees and relocate them to the United States.—
Sara Georgini,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Jan. 2025
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Amy Davidson Sorkin has written about how the Republicans took up this crusade.—
Robin Wright,
The New Yorker,
21 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2025.
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