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 Within such a movement, no band is embracing it with the tenacity — or the audacity — of Dexter and the Moonrocks. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026 This exhibit demonstrates how more than 600 muscles fuel human movement. — Emma Hall october 3, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026 The movement won an increase in funding, but spending per student later stagnated despite growing demands on schools. — Reuters, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2026 But at least there’s movement, expression and a deep dive into the psyche of all things. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for movement

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Noun

The main reason is that large, widening cracks can signal structural shifting or underlying damage that DIY caulk cannot address.

— Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
Most EVs have a single-speed transmission, which means there’s no shifting between multiple gears.

— Lauren Swift, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of shifting

Noun

His hard-line security policies have been a pillar of his campaign, and polls show these proposals are popular among Brazilians.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Macklemore later claimed that he was dropped from the trek after Kraft mounted a pressure campaign against Sheeran to nix the rapper.

— Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of campaign

Noun

The move comes as Treasury yields retreated from their highs but remain at elevated levels.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
The move into podcasting marks another expansion for MasterClass, which has increasingly blurred the lines between online education and entertainment.

— Anna Tingley, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of move

Noun

The development marks an important shift in the way modern militaries could defend against the growing threat posed by inexpensive drones.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Unlike some abrupt management shifts at theaters, Brätt is not inheriting a season that someone else put together.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of shift

Noun

In Argentina, Milei’s economic plan depends on a strong grain harvest to rebuild dollar reserves and sustain his crusade against inflation.

— DAN RESTREPO, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
But horses still are shipped to Mexico or Canada for slaughter, so horse rescue operations see their job as a moral crusade.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of crusade

Noun

These behaviors reflected not only algorithmic performance but also the coordination of the robot body, actuator modules and motion-control system.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Oct. 2026
The motion came after additional video of the incident was shown and after it was revealed that Exum had bragged about the shooting in messages to other officers.

— Daniella Silva, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of motion

Noun

Unlike Tamaki who advocated for the closure of Futenma without building a replacement in Henoko, Koja supported the relocation of Futenma’s airfield operations to Henoko as a way to secure Futenma’s return to Japanese control.

— Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
The relocation boom has boosted demand for housing, with supply falling behind, the mayor said.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of relocation

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