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put in motion

ADJECTIVE

launched

Synonyms

STRONG

begun floated lofted sent

WEAK

afloat aloft

VERB

militarize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

impel

STRONG

activate actuate animate assemble catalyze circulate drive equip gather marshal mobilize muster organize prepare propel rally ready

WEAK

call to arms call up get ready make ready set in motion set off

Antonyms

STRONG

check discourage disorganize disperse divide halt hold back retard scatter separate stop

VERB

mobilize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assemble marshal organize prepare

STRONG

activate actuate animate catalyze circulate drive gather impel muster propel rally ready

WEAK

call to arms call up get ready make ready set in motion set off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorganize

STRONG

discourage disperse dissuade divide repress retard scatter separate slow stop

WEAK

check demobilize end halt hold back

VERB

set

Synonyms

STRONGEST

begin initiate raise

STRONG

abet commence foment instigate provoke

WEAK

set on stir up whip up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conclude end finish ignore neglect

STRONG

cease discourage halt prevent stop

WEAK

ascend displace dissuade go up hinder liquefy remove rise soften

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Yes, the plans to install new seating for fans at training camp were put in motion well before Harris’ $6.05 billion purchase of the Commanders was approved by the NFL last week.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2023

The removal was put in motion by Brad Herman, a representative of the family who has been asked to serve as a co-conservator by Birdsong’s relatives.

From New York Times • Jun. 29, 2023

Federal officials on Thursday declared monkeypox a public health emergency and put in motion plans to expedite vaccination.

From Washington Post • Aug. 4, 2022

But with embassies closed and chaos in the streets, the plan to get Bella to safety took several weeks to put in motion.

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2022

And at the same moment, Celia remains certain, something was put in motion that impacted the entire circus and everyone within it once that fire was lit.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

put in motion

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