move to

phrase

Synonyms of move tonext
1
: to cause (someone) to feel (an emotion and especially sadness or sympathy)
He's not easily moved to anger.
2
: to cause (someone) to act or think in a specified way
The report moved me to change my mind.
His arguments moved them to reconsider the plan.
I felt moved to speak.

Examples of move to in a Sentence

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Rather than risk that outcome, the entire family chose to move to Mexico together. Maria Santana, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, Barca are still looking for new forwards after Robert Lewandowski’s exit, while World Cup final goalscorer Ferran Torres is close to a move to Paris Saint-Germain. Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 The move to New York was a catalyst for much of the change that was to come for Starr. Emanuel Okusanya, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026 After losing an arbitration hearing with Toronto following the team’ American League pennant win, Lauer publicly expressed disappointment that his move to the bullpen late in 2025 had hurt both his role and earning potential. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for move to

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“Move to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20to. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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