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
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july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
Marte had immediately motioned to the Padres dugout for assistance.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
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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
Seeing nothing amiss, the sergeant took the forged pass and motioned for Calvin to go inside.
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july 8, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
Marte had immediately motioned to the Padres dugout for assistance.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
Noun
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Revelations about President Donald Trump's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, and demands that the Justice Department release further documentation about the Epstein case, have sent shockwaves through the MAGA movement.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The movement forced Viktor Yanukovych, a notoriously corrupt former president aligned with the Kremlin, to flee the country in 2014.—
Joanna Kakissis,
NPR,
23 July 2025
Verb
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For example, open your jacket and raise or wave your arms.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Hicks also laughed at the hysteria while waving his hands as the bat entered the tower.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Hulk Hogan gestures to the audience during his Hulkamania Tour at the Burswood Dome on November 24, 2009 in Perth, Australia.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 July 2025
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Standing in front of an empty lot one afternoon in the Georgia heat, Katie Chubb gestures to the place where she's been trying to open a birth center for six years.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
27 July 2025
Noun
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The Athletic reported on July 24 that Newcastle were considering a move for the 22-year-old in the event that Alexander Isak leaves the club, with the Swedish striker wanting a transfer this summer.—
David Ornstein,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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French President Emmanuel Macron announced the move as part of a plea for Israel to permit full humanitarian access, Reuters reported.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During the pandemic, many workers at restaurants with less enlightened owners quit their jobs, Jayaraman noted, signalling their frustration with the low and erratic pay.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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Upcoming projects and collaborations with auction houses signal Super Niche’s ambition to redefine luxury as a cultural movement, not just a status symbol.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
Noun
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This shift to more English-only services comes months after President Donald Trump signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States.—
Jenny Goldsberry,
The Washington Examiner,
14 July 2025
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In my experience, navigating this shift and the possible scenarios for your business is important for success in SaaS markets.—
Mindaugas Čaplinskas,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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