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
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The new facility—which was set into motion through a partnership between Senegal’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Agency for the Development and Promotion of Industrial Sites and AVCI Global Industrie—aims to change that.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Officers were able to observe surveillance camera recordings which showed Moskovita motioning the girl toward him, then grabbing her hand and taking her into the restroom.
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Logan Smith,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Noun
Last week, Ocean City council members approved a motion designating the site of Gillian's Wonderland Pier as an area in need of rehabilitation.
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Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
The new facility—which was set into motion through a partnership between Senegal’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce, the Agency for the Development and Promotion of Industrial Sites and AVCI Global Industrie—aims to change that.
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Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 June 2026
Verb
Gary Belaria said, motioning toward the parking lot.
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Camryn Dadey,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
Officers were able to observe surveillance camera recordings which showed Moskovita motioning the girl toward him, then grabbing her hand and taking her into the restroom.
—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
Noun
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Officials say the data collected helps solve and deter crime by, for example, allowing law enforcement to track a criminal’s movements.
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In the years since, the bird, affectionately dubbed Pinky, has inspired a movement.
Verb
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Some waving flags, others wiping away tears, thousands have gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Iran’s former supreme leader.
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For 90 minutes, supporters waved flags, drummed, danced, and sang, but by the end of the evening the soccer scoreline mattered far less than what unfolded in the crowd.
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The shifting, changing elements and extreme variation is a foundational principle baked into the DNA.
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This resulted in a deliberate shifting of certain emphases, new characters being introduced, and other adjustments.
Verb
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Chwalińska could not prevent Sawangkaew from leveling the set, and gestured towards her discomfort on multiple occasions.
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Her closing argument gestured broadly toward supporting public education, tenants, and quality of life, without specifics that voters could hold onto.
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This move offers Scannell a fresh start in affiliated baseball.
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What sustains him through that process, Craker added, is watching an artist move from merely singing a song to fully inhabiting it.
Verb
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Switch on headlights - Even during daylight hours, using headlights can enhance visibility and signal your presence to other drivers.
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Growing evidence also suggests that in order to perform these functions, bones produce signaling molecules that influence energy metabolism and balance the minerals the body needs.
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Beginning Monday, the focus shifts to whether there is enough evidence for a trial and if the death penalty is warranted, said Paul Cassell, a University of Utah law professor and former federal judge.
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Mamdani has agreed to overtime shifts as long as 12 hours for the NYPD.
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Rodríguez said emergency economic measures will include relief funds for victims and temporary waivers on documentation and property registration fees to facilitate housing relocation.
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In reality, only those padded with cash who can push through the lengthy relocation process will have a shot at living in New Zealand.
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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