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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in campaigns
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
a movement for political reform in the city
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of movements
Specific exercises or movements can worsen sciatica pain.
—
Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Merging surreal imagery with historical events, choral music, dance, video projections and poetry, the opera explores the political, literary, and artistic movements of the era.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
These models aim to improve how robots of various forms perceive and interact with their surroundings, enabling more precise and delicate movements and potentially advancing humanoid assistants and other robotic applications.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2025
These motions, known as vertical land motion, are triggered by both natural and human causes, such as tectonic plate movements or groundwater pumping.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Analysts tracked their presence through military movements and, later, obituaries of soldiers who were killed.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Some historians might trace airborne warfare to earlier conflicts, when reconnaissance balloons offered eagle-eyed views of battlefields and troop movements.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
This device aims to assist physical therapists in monitoring muscle movements during rehabilitation.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2025
The 53-year-old entrepreneur has become involved in championing right-wing political movements including MAGA and Germany’s Alternative for Germany party.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Aubrey Bailey, Pt, Dpt, Cht, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Merging surreal imagery with historical events, choral music, dance, video projections and poetry, the opera explores the political, literary, and artistic movements of the era.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
These models aim to improve how robots of various forms perceive and interact with their surroundings, enabling more precise and delicate movements and potentially advancing humanoid assistants and other robotic applications.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2025
These motions, known as vertical land motion, are triggered by both natural and human causes, such as tectonic plate movements or groundwater pumping.
—Janet Loehrke, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
Analysts tracked their presence through military movements and, later, obituaries of soldiers who were killed.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Some historians might trace airborne warfare to earlier conflicts, when reconnaissance balloons offered eagle-eyed views of battlefields and troop movements.
—Ars Technica, 13 Mar. 2025
This device aims to assist physical therapists in monitoring muscle movements during rehabilitation.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2025
The 53-year-old entrepreneur has become involved in championing right-wing political movements including MAGA and Germany’s Alternative for Germany party.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Movements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movements. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share