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Definition of moving
1a : marked by or capable of movementb : of or relating to a change of residence moving expensesc : used for transferring furnishings from one residence to another a moving vand : involving a motor vehicle that is in motion a moving violation
2a : producing or transferring motion or actionb : stirring deeply in a way that evokes a strong emotional response a moving story of a faithful dog
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Examples of moving in a Sentence
a moving story of a faithful dog
He gave a moving speech at the memorial service.
Recent Examples of moving from the Web
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There are trips to the workshops of Alexander Graham Bell, Thomas Edison and Coca-Cola Co. and visits with Sears & Roebuck, Annie Oakley and Sallie Gardner (the galloping black horse that starred in the very first moving picture).
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With an assist from our partners in Evansville, Lafayette, Muncie and Richmond, hundreds of historic photographs will give you a window into Indiana basketball's greatest games and most moving moments.
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In-game time barely even progressed as the boss, for all her moving parts, couldn’t move at all.
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The most moving drama involves McMahon’s wife, Jeannie (Meg Tilly), whose sacrifices take place outside the spotlight.
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The Weight of Ink is a deeply moving novel, although it is hobbled at the end by a corny revelation about who Ester Velasquez really is.
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A particularly moving section of the book is about a blind boy who teaches himself to echolocate.
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But perhaps the most moving message came from Tracey Gold, who played daughter Carol Seaver.
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A former ESPN presenter who was laid off last month on her first day back from maternity leave shared a moving post with her Instagram followers on Sunday in honor of her first Mother’s Day.
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First Known Use of moving
14th century
Synonym Discussion of moving
MOVING Defined for English Language Learners
moving
Definition of moving for English Language Learners
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: changing place or position
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: having a strong emotional effect : causing feelings of sadness or sympathy
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: relating to the activity or process of moving to a different place to live or work
MOVING Defined for Kids
moving
Definition of moving for Students
1 : changing place or position a moving target
2 : causing feelings of sadness or sympathy a moving story
3 : used for transporting belongings from one place to another a moving van
movingly
adverb spoke movinglyLearn More about moving
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