1
as in moves
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 campaigns
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
a movement for political reform in the city
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Recent Examples of movements
Both judges advised Elaine to finish her movements completely.
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Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Choose movements and weights appropriate for your fitness level.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
The host might suggest a series of stretches or movements, yet another moment to participate or not.
—PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Don’t make any sudden movements.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The survey included responses from 1,166 American Jews from the Reform, Conservative and Orthodox movements as well as those who are unaffiliated.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
This may seem like an odd fit, but the Shakers differentiated themselves with their erratic movements (like shaking, hence the name), song, and dance while praying, so the genre proves to be an organic choice.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
This series, which brings together many of the threads woven through this reading list, has a lot to offer to the discussion of social conflict, collective action, and social movements informed by current events.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
Specific exercises or movements can worsen sciatica pain.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Choose movements and weights appropriate for your fitness level.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
The host might suggest a series of stretches or movements, yet another moment to participate or not.
—PC Magazine, 17 Sep. 2025
Don’t make any sudden movements.
—Daniella Segura, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The survey included responses from 1,166 American Jews from the Reform, Conservative and Orthodox movements as well as those who are unaffiliated.
—Jason Derose, NPR, 17 Sep. 2025
This may seem like an odd fit, but the Shakers differentiated themselves with their erratic movements (like shaking, hence the name), song, and dance while praying, so the genre proves to be an organic choice.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
This series, which brings together many of the threads woven through this reading list, has a lot to offer to the discussion of social conflict, collective action, and social movements informed by current events.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2025
Specific exercises or movements can worsen sciatica pain.
—Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for movements
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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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Biglari’s proxy battles stand as one of the longest and most contentious activist campaigns in restaurant industry history.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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Over 20 message packages were sent from the telescope in four messaging campaigns targeting potentially habitable planets orbiting stars outside the solar system.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Tempo offsets some of our motions.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Macron can choose a new prime minister — the fifth PM in less than two years — or create a technocratic government, but both motions are likely to face the same political opposition to budget cuts.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
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That entanglement allowed Biden to traverse the country haranguing business on equity, climate, daycare, union labor, and other whole-of-government crusades—while taunting Republicans who relented for the sake of home-district dollars.—
Clyde Wayne Crews Jr,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Dobson’s feverish crusades against pornography, gambling, divorce, and even SpongeBob SquarePants now seem almost quaint in a party that has fully embraced Trumpism.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
21 Aug. 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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Other indicators do suggest the stirrings of a more pronounced AI effect on jobs.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Movements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movements. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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