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
Mark Prussin, CBS News, 12 May 2025
There are a variety of defenses that UMG attorneys will likely offer when the company motions to dismiss Drake’s lawsuit.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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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
Sean Diddy Combs, center, motions a heart sign to his family in attendance as he is escorted out of lock-up by US Marshals, on the first day of trial, Monday, May 12, 2025, in New York.
—Mark Prussin, CBS News, 12 May 2025
There are a variety of defenses that UMG attorneys will likely offer when the company motions to dismiss Drake’s lawsuit.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
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Anonymity has emerged as a hot-button issue in recent years, particularly in the wake of the #MeToo movement, as one side argues that if a celebrity faces public allegations of assault, the accuser should be forced to come forward, too.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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This lack of movement on a new deal is particularly noteworthy given Kross's current role on WWE Raw.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Many of the supporters, who included a 12-year-old girl dressed as the president, donned pro-Trump t-shirts and other attire, waving American flags to catch the attention of passersby, some of whom slammed on their horns in solidarity.—
Shanzeh Ahmad,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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In February, during an appearance at the Conservative Political Action Conference, Musk displayed his penchant for slashing government spending by waving around a chainsaw on stage.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
29 May 2025
Verb
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Conflicted, Wallen gestures at saying his worst is behind him while defending a right to remain a little wild.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
20 May 2025
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The crowd cheered wildly for Foster even as the actress kept gesturing towards Zlotowski, as if reminding the audience that this was the filmmaker’s moment to bask in the applause.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 May 2025
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This opens up a few options: players can flip into a rail grind or drive along walls — or, as teased by Nintendo staff at preview events, the move can be used to deflect items when mastered (think: blue shell).—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 June 2025
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The move is a recognition by Sony that broadcast TV audiences are aging, and the studio must expand its reach to stay relevant with younger viewers.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
Verb
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By contrast, decreases in alpha and beta brain waves signal mental fatigue.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
29 May 2025
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Last week, the Supreme Court signalled its eagerness to go along with this project, in Trump v. Wilcox.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
29 May 2025
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This, combined with shifts in body heat and routine, might help explain why cats become especially attentive.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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To be fair, the genre’s shift from rollicking to restrained may also have to do with how memoirs’ factuality is now so regularly challenged.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2025
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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