Thesaurus results for MOVEMENT

movement

noun

ˈmüv-mənt

Definition of movement

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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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 In an early study, researchers collected about five hours of primitive tennis movements from amateur players using a compact motion-capture setup. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 Aug. 2026 Rather than extra long hair, think of a cut that falls somewhere below the collarbone, with enough layering or movement to keep it from feeling heavy. — Laura Solla, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026 Beneath that sits a high-density support-foam foundation designed to limit sagging and compression over time, along with a textured anti-slip base to reduce movement on the bed frame. — New Atlas, 24 Aug. 2026 America Great Again movement, focused on education reform and a wide range of tax cuts. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for movement

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Noun

What sets it apart is its use of a Shimano Cues Di2, one of the component maker’s low-end electronic shifting systems.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
The bargain rewards responsible development and filters out speculation, secrecy and cost shifting.

— Mark Drapeau, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of shifting

Noun

One was a GoFundMe campaign aimed at assuring that costs associated with the lawsuit don't put Beaver's Mini Mart out of business, as has happened to other establishments Buc-ee's sued.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
But there’s plenty of evidence that many Iranian women are not intimidated by official campaigns.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of campaign

Noun

This move was not entirely unexpected, as Bezos hinted at the possibility during an interview with CNBC back in May.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
In recent weeks, Warsh’s and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s approaches to recent market moves increasingly seem to be at odds with each other.

— Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of move

Noun

Those involved in the push to make South Carolina first envisioned the living-room conversations and retail politics long associated with Iowa and New Hampshire.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
The push toward more powerful and compact laser systems is already visible in areas ranging from high-power ultrafast lasers to photonic systems designed for next-generation communications.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of push

Noun

He was named as the new security chief this month in what was seen as a shift to a more aggressive approach to that under the late supreme leader.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
To learn how a memory that can last for years can sit on hardware that shifts every few days, Tanaka’s team made the shift a bit more dramatic.

— Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of shift

Noun

Others are still in favor of a crusade against the civilizational enemies China and Iran.

— Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
Up the hillside there ever pours in reinforcements, clutching cans of beer and occasionally flags…There is something about it all of a children’s crusade, the young people look so innocent and take their pleasure so gravely.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of crusade

Noun

In late July, Ramco filed a motion asking the judge to enforce the settlement or appoint a receiver to take control of the hospitals, saying the future of the hospitals — and their ability to ultimately reopen — hangs in the balance.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
The revelation was part of a motion filed in federal court as part of an ongoing conspiracy case against ICE protesters.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of motion

Noun

The relocation effort gained urgency after Marineland warned officials that it could be forced to euthanize the mammals if the export permits were not quickly approved.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
City assistance Meanwhile, Asia Jones, a spokesperson for the city, said the city has offered relocation assistance to residents with help from community organizations and the property’s new owner.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026

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