1
as in shifting
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 campaign
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
a movement for political reform in the city
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Recent Examples of movement
Russia must immediately facilitate the safe movements of all of its warheads located within 500 miles of the Ukraine border to storage sites east of the Ural Mountains.
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William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
To look at how much of an effect exercise might have on blood pressure, Hamer and his colleagues combined data from six earlier studies that required participants to wear movement trackers on their thighs 24-hours a day.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
The documentation has been key because, despite visible signs of serious violations of existing ecological regulations, and multiple cases of cancer among residents, the movement lacked hard data and reliable, independent information sources.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Bolick has embraced the school choice movement, while Schwiebert has leaned more heavily toward supporting district schools.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
To look at how much of an effect exercise might have on blood pressure, Hamer and his colleagues combined data from six earlier studies that required participants to wear movement trackers on their thighs 24-hours a day.
—Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
The documentation has been key because, despite visible signs of serious violations of existing ecological regulations, and multiple cases of cancer among residents, the movement lacked hard data and reliable, independent information sources.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
Bolick has embraced the school choice movement, while Schwiebert has leaned more heavily toward supporting district schools.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for movement
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Evans, a software engineer, ran an acrimonious campaign filled with insults and attacks.Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Allred, a three-term congressman from Dallas, is also well-financed but running a lower-key and more centrist race than the freewheeling campaign of the more outwardly liberal O'Rourke.John C. Moritz, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Despite its recent upward move, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage is still down from 7.22% in May, its peak so far this year.Alex Veiga, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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The outlet said that the move came after a close review of Amazon’s programming costs across its entertainment portfolio, prompted by several expensive series that failed to connect with audiences.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Kids are just as accommodating, or at least as flexible, with their push notification options.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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That question seems to lie at the center of the push against remote work.Chris Westfall, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Just eight years old, the startup, which shares ownership with Temu, has successfully leveraged a shift in consumption patterns in the world’s second-largest economy.Juliana Liu, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The shift in mindset, especially for older generations, is to transition from one big W2-style paycheck to multiple smaller checks.Wes Moss, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The big picture: The MAGA movement's crusade against experts has become fundamental to its anti-establishment identity.Zachary Basu, Axios, 12 Oct. 2024
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Their crusade through the suburbs of the city becomes a quest for love and friendship.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2024
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In open session at 5 p.m., the council will give final approval to a change in council procedures to allow for a motion and second before further consideration of an agenda item.Laura Groch Feb. 5, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2023
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The ruling, issued Monday by U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty in the Southern District of New York, denied a motion brought by individuals and mental health organizations in December.Celina Tebor, CNN, 4 Feb. 2023
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“Movement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movement. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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