movements

NOUN

motion, activity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act action change development evolution exercise flow migration move operation progress shift

STRONG

advance agitation alteration deed displacement dynamism flight flux gesture journey journeying locomotion maneuver mobility motility movableness passage progression regression shifting steps stir stirring transit transplanting undertaking velocity wandering

WEAK

changing evolving moving operativeness roaming transferal translating voyaging

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cessation decline decrease idleness inaction inactivity inertia repose rest stagnation stoppage

WEAK

halt indifference pause

NOUN

drive, campaign

Synonyms

STRONGEST

change crusade demonstration evolution faction flow group organization party shift tendency transfer trend unrest

STRONG

current displacement drift flight front grouping march mobilization patrol sweep swing transition withdrawal

Antonyms

STRONGEST

peace

WEAK

cessation halt inaction inactivity indifference pause stoppage

Example Sentences

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They do not align their movements with birds behind them.

From Science Daily • Jun. 16, 2026

Transporting oil is a slow process, so price movements in the wholesale markets take about a fortnight to show at the pump.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The futures’ latest positive price movements have reaffirmed an immediate support level has formed at $4,000 an ounce, the analyst notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Agent Michael Montevidoni has painted a detailed picture of the defendant’s movements and mental state in the moments he allegedly started the Lachman fire and the day after.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

With smooth, precise movements, the robot gently placed Roz on the ground.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown