as in movements
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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as in waves
to direct or notify by a movement or gesture
the referee motioned the team captains to confer with him on the sideline
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Recent Examples of motions
Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Across an 88-page affidavit, Bederow makes numerous allegations regarding the prosecution of his client in support of motions to have the indictments dismissed and to disqualify special Assistant District Attorney Kenneth Mello from the case.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
The House Judiciary Committee voted down motions on Wednesday from Democrats to subpoena records related to Jeffrey Epstein, including files related to the transfer of his associate Ghislaine Maxwell to a lower-security prison.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
The company also pointed out that the system can be trained by physically guiding the arms through complex motions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
In my experience, leaders who fail to unify these motions spend more time reconciling data than making decisions.
—Rohit Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Patel publicly discussed details including a recovered note and DNA links to items found at the scene — comments that analysts say risk violating Department of Justice norms on pretrial statements and could prompt motions to move venue or otherwise challenge the fairness of a trial.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Those participants went through all the same motions as the intervention group, including time in the lab.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Tempo offsets some of our motions.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, as legal sparring intensifies, Lively’s attorneys have filed motions seeking sanctions against Baldoni’s lawyer, Bryan Freedman, for violating the court's protective order.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Across an 88-page affidavit, Bederow makes numerous allegations regarding the prosecution of his client in support of motions to have the indictments dismissed and to disqualify special Assistant District Attorney Kenneth Mello from the case.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 18 Sep. 2025
The House Judiciary Committee voted down motions on Wednesday from Democrats to subpoena records related to Jeffrey Epstein, including files related to the transfer of his associate Ghislaine Maxwell to a lower-security prison.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 Sep. 2025
The company also pointed out that the system can be trained by physically guiding the arms through complex motions.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
In my experience, leaders who fail to unify these motions spend more time reconciling data than making decisions.
—Rohit Shrivastava, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Patel publicly discussed details including a recovered note and DNA links to items found at the scene — comments that analysts say risk violating Department of Justice norms on pretrial statements and could prompt motions to move venue or otherwise challenge the fairness of a trial.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Those participants went through all the same motions as the intervention group, including time in the lab.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Tempo offsets some of our motions.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motions
Noun
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Both judges advised Elaine to finish her movements completely.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Choose movements and weights appropriate for your fitness level.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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After the Hunt star Andrew Garfield waves to attendees of the red carpet premiere of the film in Venice on Friday.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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In Lake Michigan, beach-goers from Manistee County south to Berrien County should beware of strong rip currents, waves up to 6 feet high and gusts reaching 25 knots (28 mph).—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The director is also sure to face questions about the scores of firings that have rocked the bureau, the FBI’s role in reviewing the Epstein files and a number of other moves that Democrats argue have politicized the FBI.—
Rebecca Beitsch,
The Hill,
15 Sep. 2025
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The resources are easy to use and designed to fit into busy, changing routines, especially during moves or deployments.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
15 Sep. 2025
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The album’s emotional palette fluidly shifts between defiant bravado and glum recognition that the big dream was more than likely to crash and burn.—
Jesse Adams,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Longevity And Healthspan The conversation shifts to longevity, where Chopra sees tremendous opportunity.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Motions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motions. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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