1
as in shifting
the act or an instance of changing position
a sudden movement in the far corner of the room made her turn in that direction
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2
as in campaign
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
a movement for political reform in the city
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Recent Examples of movement
The ancient lifestyle philosophy aims to nurture health and spiritual well-being with nutrition, mind-body therapies, physical movement, herbal medicine, and connection with nature.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
New civic movements working alongside established anti-migrant vigilante groups are demanding the removal of undocumented migrants and tighter border enforcement, setting their own deadline of June 30.
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Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
The brain eventually loses its ability to start and control voluntary movements.
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Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
José San Miguel, a movement instructor and studio manager at FlowCorps Durham, described reformer workouts as a spectrum with Pilates and Lagree as distinct points and many variations in between.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 June 2026
New civic movements working alongside established anti-migrant vigilante groups are demanding the removal of undocumented migrants and tighter border enforcement, setting their own deadline of June 30.
—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
29 June 2026
The brain eventually loses its ability to start and control voluntary movements.
—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
José San Miguel, a movement instructor and studio manager at FlowCorps Durham, described reformer workouts as a spectrum with Pilates and Lagree as distinct points and many variations in between.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for movement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
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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.
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Many artists have featured the phrase on social media, turning it into an unofficial campaign to support Mexico.
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Not the way the Hawks would have wanted to open their Summer League campaign.
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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.
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Beijing’s push to strengthen its domestic semiconductor industry has become more urgent as US export restrictions continue to limit access to leading chip manufacturing facilities such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).
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The eastern flank of the fire also made a significant push north, but fire crews were able to protect the Glade Ranch subdivision and Benchmark Lookout, Cook said.
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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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That conversion and conquest crusade brought disease and defeat to native Californians, whose numbers and ways of life would be all but exterminated by the time the United States of America celebrated its first 100 years.
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So, six years later, Airbnb is continuing to take its anti-party crusade seriously.
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The fee award does not cover any costs associated with her own suit, which entailed extensive depositions, other discovery, document review, motion practice, and public relations.
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By analyzing frequency shifts caused by the Doppler effect, researchers can measure plasma motion at multiple locations simultaneously.
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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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“Movement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movement. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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