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
Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 How truck size restrictions would be enforced was not part of the discussion, and no motion was ultimately made to include limits in the language of the ordinance. —Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026 Shawn Iles, 3rd, was also poised to reject the proposal before Burns’ motioned to table the discussion. —Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for motion
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The signature spiral silhouette for the ring captures the idea of infinite motion within a sculptural form. —Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026 How truck size restrictions would be enforced was not part of the discussion, and no motion was ultimately made to include limits in the language of the ordinance. —Jennifer Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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The federal government intensified efforts to expand family detention indefinitely by motioning to terminate a cornerstone policy ensuring the protection of immigrant children in federal custody. —ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026 Shawn Iles, 3rd, was also poised to reject the proposal before Burns’ motioned to table the discussion. —Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for motion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for motion
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As Mercury joins Mars in Aries in your 9th house, curiosity turns into action and ideas want movement from you.— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
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Raphael has the rare distinction of having an entire aesthetic movement named after a desire to go back to a time before him.— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Down 30 with seven minutes left, Ott waved the white flag and emptied his bench, trying to move on to Wednesday’s Game 2 as quickly as possible.— Doug Haller, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Now, gravel paths and barefoot-friendly concrete pavers wind through mature oak trees, gently waving grasses, and structured succulents, leading to distinct seating and dining areas.— Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
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The conventions of American journalism don’t serve this shifting, multi-sided reality well.— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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Land borders dispute since 1948 The creation of the state of Israel in 1948, which led to the mass displacement of over 750,000 Palestinians and a subsequent Arab-Israeli war in 1948, led to a further shifting of borders in the region.— Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 8 Apr. 2026
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Health care executive Rick Jackson gestures to a supporter while qualifying to run for governor at the Georgia state Capitol last month.— Adam Beam, AJC.com, 10 Apr. 2026
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The inequalities of the art world are gestured to as fact.— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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Kabamba’s goal against Newport County on New Year’s Day was the culmination of a 15-pass, 45-second move.— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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The move is also in line with a number of states that have been adding or enhancing production incentives to grow local economies and provide alternatives Stateside to hubs like Los Angeles, which continues to contend with runaway production.— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
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Reasonable people are disposed to signal coöperatively.— Nikhil Krishnan, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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The body uses calcium for various functions, including muscle contraction and signaling between nerves and the brain.— Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 20 Apr. 2026
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The Thiel says 200 workers spent Saturday demolishing the stair tower and elevator shaft, and then the focus shifts to the rest of the building.— Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
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Kansas City’s comic and fandom community is preparing for a new kind of event, one that shifts the focus away from large convention halls, and toward local creators and accessible experiences.— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
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But many had lost everything during the relocation process and had nowhere to return to.— Hua Hsu, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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The bear’s death upset many in the community, as thousands had signed a petition calling for other solutions, like relocation.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/motion. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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