in motion

phrase

1
: moving sense 1
a busy person who's always in motion
2
American football, of an offensive player : running parallel to the line of scrimmage before the snap

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Progress toward a settlement seemed in motion after the AGs and Paramount agreed to a sit-down on Monday. — Jack Dunn, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026 Dolly Parton‘s team is assuring fans of the beloved country icon that her legacy will continue throughout the countless projects that were already in motion before her death. — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Aug. 2026 According to correspondence reviewed by ProPublica, the Joint Staff disagreed with the Army acting secretary, who said in a February 2025 memo that the program was redundant and recommended Congress repeal the law that set it in motion. — Megan Rose, ProPublica, 25 Aug. 2026 Playful, flirtatious and constantly in motion, the track proves how much energy can come from groove alone. — Brittney Williams, Billboard, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in motion

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of in motion was in 1597

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“In motion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20motion. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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