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
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Body motions are almost always controlled and fluid.
—Cyril Soliman, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
He is next set to appear in court on April 9 for motions and possible sentencing, Kane County court records show.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Both lawsuits survived the companies’ motions to dismiss and removal to another county in early 2025.
—Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch, 3 Feb. 2026
The revelation came during a Monday afternoon hearing where prosecutors and Jones’ legal team were addressing pending motions.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
More than 500 such motions were filed in Colorado last year, part of a practice that’s being seen in federal immigration courts across the nation, according to an independent analysis of court data.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
With Wednesday’s motions passed, the City Planning Commission will make recommendations to the Council at a public meeting in roughly two months.
—Aliana Mediratta, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
In robotics, a policy is the decision-making layer that translates observations, such as camera images and sensor data, into physical actions like joint movements or grasping motions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
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The anatomy of the wrist is responsible for the high susceptibility to nerve pain with repetitive hand motions that require wrist flexion.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Body motions are almost always controlled and fluid.
—Cyril Soliman, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
He is next set to appear in court on April 9 for motions and possible sentencing, Kane County court records show.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Both lawsuits survived the companies’ motions to dismiss and removal to another county in early 2025.
—Paul Monies, Oklahoma Watch, 3 Feb. 2026
The revelation came during a Monday afternoon hearing where prosecutors and Jones’ legal team were addressing pending motions.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 2 Feb. 2026
More than 500 such motions were filed in Colorado last year, part of a practice that’s being seen in federal immigration courts across the nation, according to an independent analysis of court data.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
With Wednesday’s motions passed, the City Planning Commission will make recommendations to the Council at a public meeting in roughly two months.
—Aliana Mediratta, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
In robotics, a policy is the decision-making layer that translates observations, such as camera images and sensor data, into physical actions like joint movements or grasping motions.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motions
Noun
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Together, these movements form light trails that act as brushstrokes on a digital canvas.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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Skaters glide along the ice to build momentum, then twist themselves up like springs and push off with explosive muscle movements.—
Allison Parshall,
Scientific American,
9 Feb. 2026
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Every now and again, a brand-new book waves its knowing hand.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
11 Feb. 2026
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Dancer Natalie Reid approaches to take the barstool beside her, but Swift waves her away because the seat is reserved for her stone.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The Pack Drumline that plays for Chicago Bulls and Chicago Sky games entertained before the game while Black fraternities and sororities showed off their dance moves.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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The show utilizes vivid color and energetic music to encourage kids to participate in the various adventures and activities, whether that’s mimicking Danny’s dance moves, flying like an airplane, or battling the aforementioned gravity-defying goldfish.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2026
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This long-term approach allowed scientists to account for changes in coffee and tea consumption over time, while monitoring for both clinical dementia diagnoses and subtle shifts in cognitive function.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Freezer operations typically require specialized protective gear, shorter shifts, and strict exposure limits, all of which drive higher labor costs.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Motions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motions. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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