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
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as in campaigns
a series of activities undertaken to achieve a goal
a movement for political reform in the city
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Recent Examples of movements
Innovative technologies are currently being developed to convert wave movements into usable electricity.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The ability to adjust implants and prosthetics to body movements and temperatures in biomedical devices could offer patients a better option.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Digital twin technology operates in real time to provide insights on warehouse operations, material movements, processes and simulation scenarios.
—Manoj Gujarathi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
These movements share a commitment to a more holistic view of business that recognizes the interdependence of financial success, employee well-being, community impact, and environmental stewardship.
—Mary Josephs, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Penn State University’s Deer Lab researched the effects of wind on whitetail movements.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
As the film recounts, the case became a symbol of that injustice and mobilized women’s movements in Switzerland that demanded equal rights for all, eventually leading to a new criminal code and the abolishment of the death penalty.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Studies from 2015, 2016, and 2018 determined that daytime deer movements increased as wind speeds increased.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
As these movements gain momentum, a new economic paradigm appears to be emerging.
—Mary Josephs, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The ability to adjust implants and prosthetics to body movements and temperatures in biomedical devices could offer patients a better option.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Digital twin technology operates in real time to provide insights on warehouse operations, material movements, processes and simulation scenarios.
—Manoj Gujarathi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
These movements share a commitment to a more holistic view of business that recognizes the interdependence of financial success, employee well-being, community impact, and environmental stewardship.
—Mary Josephs, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Penn State University’s Deer Lab researched the effects of wind on whitetail movements.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
As the film recounts, the case became a symbol of that injustice and mobilized women’s movements in Switzerland that demanded equal rights for all, eventually leading to a new criminal code and the abolishment of the death penalty.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Studies from 2015, 2016, and 2018 determined that daytime deer movements increased as wind speeds increased.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
As these movements gain momentum, a new economic paradigm appears to be emerging.
—Mary Josephs, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Movements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movements. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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