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
Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
Before approving the Del Mar regulations, a Coastal Commission motion to reduce a three-night minimum to two fell short.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Mims motioned from the right slot to outside on the left.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The hand in motion, the fluttering scarf, the sparkling outfit.
—Jd Barker, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2026
Before approving the Del Mar regulations, a Coastal Commission motion to reduce a three-night minimum to two fell short.
—Luke Harold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
As Kupp motioned to the other side of the formation, corner Josh Wallace followed him all the way across, which gave Darnold a major man tell.
—Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026
Mims motioned from the right slot to outside on the left.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
Noun
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Articles supporting the city’s democracy movement, including antigovernment protests that rocked the city in 2019, attracted many pro-democracy readers.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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And second, while owner Jeff Bezos may have protected his space company from presidential retaliation, there’s no sign the Post won any benefits from the president or his movement.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nearby, ecstatic supporters waved Swiss flags.—
Joseph Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, that does not stop Glenn from proudly waving and exchanging Olympic pins adorned with the trans pride flag.—
Jasmine Wynn,
Time,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The therapists at the spa were well-trained; always ready to address questions and concerns and accommodate shifting needs.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Whether the global minimum tax will meaningfully reduce profit shifting remains an open question.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Several cool props gestured to historical infrastructural neglect and botched Hurricane Maria recovery efforts.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Feb. 2026
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Forward Justin Cross tapped his head, gesturing that the dunk was on the defender’s head.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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These moves fill holes and buy time for prospects, forcing them to meet certain thresholds before advancing through the minors.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
12 Feb. 2026
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Democrats also criticized the move.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Darker, more vibrant hues, such as deep purple, red or bright orange, signal more protective plant compounds.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Either way, the trade certainly signals a shift in the Pacific race.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The shift in power from the media to the sources to the subjects.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Longitudinal studies across diverse populations will be needed to assess whether shifts in the oral microbiome can predict future weight gain, insulin resistance, or cardiometabolic decline, and perhaps most excitingly, whether modifying one's oral ecosystem alters systemic metabolic markers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Achillo Pinto touted the preservation of 50 jobs as part of the deal, while the remaining redundancies were supported in exiting the company with incentives, outplacement services, and relocation within the Como district.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Since 1974, when the United States began opening its economy more aggressively to global trade, the Trade Adjustment Assistance program has helped more than 5 million people with retraining, wage insurance, and relocation grants, at a cost in recent years of roughly half a billion dollars annually.—
Josh Tyrangiel,
The Atlantic,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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