MOVEMENT Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

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 Skillful organizers who belonged to the Communist Party incited mass movements during the 1930s and World War II. — Michael Kazin, The New York Review of Books, 17 Oct. 2026 Protesters across France rallied against soaring living costs and in support of students, reviving the ‘yellow vest’ movement as anger over government policies grew. — Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 The violence escalated after high school and university students joined a broader anti-government movement calling for Socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama’s resignation. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 These responsive movements, called tropisms, are crucial for plants’ survival. — Joanna Thompson, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for movement

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Noun

Leaning into a new fragrance can be a meaningful way to mark the shifting of the seasons, and Belnu's two latest launches -- Still Bloom and Vanilla Bouclé -- offer two stunning scents to try this fall.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
That's led to some concern about whether the team needs to alter its approach to cut down on the flags — perhaps by using less motion and shifting.

— CBS News, CBS News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of shifting

Noun

Democrats have sought to amplify the abuse claims against Miller in six-figure television campaigns.

— Lara Korte The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
The committee poured millions into TV ads and social media influencer campaigns, and gave millions to the Republican Party of Florida, which also spent heavily on its own anti-Amendment 3 TV spots.

— Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of campaign

Noun

But the novelty of the move — Ohtani only took batting practice on the field a few times during the regular season, always in the midst of a slump — had yet to fully wear off.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
The simulation accounted for the real motors’ limited strength and speed, as well as the play in their gears, so the robot learned moves its body could actually pull off in real life.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of move

Noun

The push to shorten Atlas build times comes as humanoid robotics companies increasingly focus on manufacturing scale.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
The espresso itself, brewed with the push of a button in about 35 seconds, tastes pleasantly complex and features a satisfyingly heady layer of crema.

— Sal Vaglica, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of push

Noun

Having dressed numerous actresses throughout her career, Chiuri sees a shift in red carpet culture toward individualized creations and, more recently, greater restraint.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Warsh described the global shift toward tighter monetary policy as a common fight on prices.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of shift

Noun

The mayor before that, Bill de Blasio, had pledged to eliminate the rides on day one of his administration but abandoned the crusade after heavy opposition from unions and a media blitz involving actor Liam Neeson.

— Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
But should audiences accept at face value every action taken by Simmers in his crusade to save his daughter?

— Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of crusade

Noun

Organizers said several setbacks have contributed to the financial challenges, including severe flooding in 2018, relocation expenses, inflation and intense weather during last month's festival.

— Jessica Riley, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
The relocation was a last resort after the orangutans’ original habitat was no longer safe, YIARI CEO Karmele Llano Sanchez said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of relocation

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