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
Gabbard is a perfectly natural DNI for Trump and his movement (and his party); RFK Jr. is a perfectly natural HHS secretary.
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 17 Feb. 2025
The track, which contains elements of cumbia music and celebrates movement and Latin American culture, arrives off the back of a stellar year for the contemporary jazz group.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2025
There’s a growing Luddite movement among some teenagers, choosing — out of frustration with the grip social media has on society — to go without those sites and other modern technology.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Some broadcasts are also turning to higher camera angles to capture the full complexity of wide receiver and defensive back movement, both before and after the snap.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 17 Feb. 2025
The track, which contains elements of cumbia music and celebrates movement and Latin American culture, arrives off the back of a stellar year for the contemporary jazz group.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2025
There’s a growing Luddite movement among some teenagers, choosing — out of frustration with the grip social media has on society — to go without those sites and other modern technology.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN, 16 Feb. 2025
Some broadcasts are also turning to higher camera angles to capture the full complexity of wide receiver and defensive back movement, both before and after the snap.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
Noun
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Ninety-two percent of NYU employees’ total campaign contributions between 2023 and 2024 went toward Democratic organizations, according to an analysis by the Washington Square News, NYU’s student newspaper.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Beyond reflecting a campaign promise, Trump’s executive order is the culmination of years of Republican legislative efforts at the state level.—
Emily Witt,
The New Yorker,
19 Feb. 2025
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The move comes less than a week after Bass ousted Crowley, criticizing the former chief for her decision not to fully pre-deploy engines amid dire wind forecasts and her alleged refusal to participate in an after-action report on the fire.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2025
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The move indicated Rafael Devers could be headed for a position change, but Devers took a hard stance on playing third base when speaking to reporters at the start of spring training.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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As part of that cash-savings push, his lieutenants have swept through numerous government agencies and President Donald Trump’s administration has fired thousands of federal employees.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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According to former prosecutors in the Adams case, partisan concerns have been part of the push to dismiss the prosecution.—
Henry Gass,
The Christian Science Monitor,
20 Feb. 2025
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The shift from green to pink is purely aesthetic, and shouldn’t impact flavor or texture in any way, Sankey verifies.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2025
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And yet Steyer argues that the zeitgeist shift around sustainable investing makes this a great time to be a climate investor.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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Or, perhaps Madison keenly understands the power of this particular crusade.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
18 Feb. 2025
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration has made much of its crusade to undo historic disinvestment and inequities across the city.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 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 Mar. 2025.
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