motion
noun
the action or process of moving or of changing place or position; movement.
motions
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pluralof motion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof motion (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
motionnounthe action or process of moving or of changing place or position; movement.
Example Sentences
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Then begins the methodical massage in circular motions seemingly draining fluid away.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Meanwhile, Clancy’s attorneys have filed motions of their own.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Slipping into survival mode, going through the motions without feeling the crushing weight of the reality of a situation, can be an adaptive response when you’re in the middle of a crisis.
From Slate ● Sep. 23, 2026
They complain that she frequently canceled meetings and allowed hundreds of motions to pile up without getting moved through council.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
She motions to where the bullseye zeroes in, over an area below the lowest waterfall.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
