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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The structures repeatedly develop swirling motions that resemble ocean waves as they begin to break.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026
NSO astronomer Dr David Kuridze, told BBC News: "These twisting motions are creating magnetic energy, which can build up to produce those large-scale explosions."
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
The council has authored other motions to limit e-bikes elsewhere, including a ban for e-bikes on equestrian and hiking trails.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Lawyers for the Times filed motions to quash all the subpoenas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
She motions to the man and rabbit who walk toward us, as real as Lita is real.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
