movements

noun

plural of movement
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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2
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 Anyone with spare time could surveil a harbor or the airspace above a military base and sell updates on flights, ships, and the movements of troops. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 Anwar Hussein There was a restlessness to Diana’s movements in those summer months. — Allie Merriam, Vanity Fair, 1 Sep. 2026 Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Another similarity is recent movements in the Japanese yen. — Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 Knowing where those cameras are located is important, both for understanding how extensive the network has become and for knowing where police could potentially track a vehicle's movements. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026 Performed without musical accompaniment, their unrestrained bodily movements culminate in an act of collective protest and reclamation of public space. — Elisa R. Linn, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026 These stop-and-go movements became increasingly common as the channel widened. — K. R. Prathyusha, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 The outbreak in eastern Congo is spreading under extremely difficult conditions, fueled by insecurity, displacement, a health workers’ strike and intense population movements. — ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 Still other ways to generate random numbers involve relying on movements in fish tanks or of cloud recordings. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 25 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for movements
  1. moves
  2. campaigns
  3. motions
  4. crusades
  5. shifts
  6. stirrings
Noun
  • The soft, stretchy fabric moves with you across terminals without bunching or binding, and because the top and bottom are already matched, getting dressed at the crack of dawn requires zero thought.
    — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026
  • By September, cooler air moves across Lake Superior, local breweries begin pouring their autumn releases, and early color starts showing in the forests surrounding Marquette.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of moves
Noun
  • The Judge card Towns purchased includes two Gold Logoman patches worn by the Yankees outfielder during each of the last two seasons to mark his consecutive MVP campaigns in 2024 and 2025.
    — Larry Holder, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Murphy’s appointment comes as Infinity Wellness looks to expand its reach and build beyond its flagship assortment through active storytelling, newsletters, social campaigns and more.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of campaigns
Noun
  • At the University of Mississippi, a video went viral of a Black woman surrounded by white students and the white students mimicking ape-like motions toward the woman and making monkey-like calls.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This includes interpreting standing rules and precedents, advising on the wording of motions, helping formulate statements, and answering parliamentary inquiries or points of order.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of motions
Noun
  • Ackman has become more ideological, expanding his crusades into cultural and academic realms.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 20 July 2026
  • During that time, there were five crusades resulting in the deaths of millions of Christians, Muslims, and Jews.
    — Chloe Breyer, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Definition of crusades
Noun
  • Green said the current moment reflects a long-term bet on Los Angeles, which has faced shifts in consumer behavior since the pandemic as well as the aftermath of the January 2025 wildfires.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Small, realistic shifts at home can make a world of difference.
    — Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of shifts
Noun
  • Penchansky has been a top player in the field since its earliest stirrings in 2010.
    — William Earl, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Still, for all the familiarity and the sturdy nature of the advance, some macro shifts and internal stirrings are worthy of some attention, especially as global tech stocks face a bit of a shakeout overnight Tuesday .
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 23 June 2026
Definition of stirrings

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“Movements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/movements. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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