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
Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 3 Feb. 2023
If the judge approves the McDonald’s directors’ motion to dismiss, the claims against Mr. Fairhurst would be moot.
—Dylan Tokar, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2023
Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
The appearance comes just weeks after Brooks' lawyers motioned to move his case from the Superior Court in California to federal court.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Noun
This Sole elliptical features a whisper-quiet drive system, functions in backwards and forwards motion, and has a power incline feature that adds resistance and up to 20 incline levels.
—Kathleen Willcox, Popular Mechanics, 3 Feb. 2023
If the judge approves the McDonald’s directors’ motion to dismiss, the claims against Mr. Fairhurst would be moot.
—Dylan Tokar, WSJ, 2 Feb. 2023
Verb
Republicans, however, motioned to refer those resolutions back to the committee, which shields the chamber from having to vote directly on whether to release the report.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
The appearance comes just weeks after Brooks' lawyers motioned to move his case from the Superior Court in California to federal court.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
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The number of farms and supply chain operators joining the regenerative movement grew fivefold in 2023, with an additional 640 supply chain companies committing to the program.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
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These words can be used to describe rapid movement.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Mi-Mo resembles a lamp affixed to a stool and is, in fact, a walking, waving robot.Chandra Steele, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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Video shared by Syrian media showed people on board waving Syrian flags and singing nationalist songs.Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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The key to the show’s appeal is Rosenthal’s interviewing style, which keeps him present in the conversation rather than gesturing toward its eventual audience; in other words, his interest appears genuine rather than performative.Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
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And so, being able to try and make something that would be like a special Christmas occasion and a ritual that would also gesture back to those roots felt like a reason to undertake something that was objectively difficult and perhaps crazy.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 18 Dec. 2024
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The move comes as no surprise to GraniteShares' Will Rhind.Anna Gleason, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
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The aggressive moves speak to the mindset of new receivers coach Daikiel Shorts and Holgorsen’s vision for the pass catchers.Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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South Korean protesters adopted United States symbols and slogans to signal their support in the country’s political crisis.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
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The sailors’ splashes and cries, along with the debris from the sinking ship, likely signaled to the sharks that an easy feast was at hand.Scott Travers, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Such a shift may not only affect the physical work environment, but also symbolize a broader leveling of organizational structures.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Companies and investors who adapt to these shifts will thrive in a more structured, legitimized ecosystem. 5.Jessica Billingsley, Rolling Stone, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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