on the move

phrase

1

: in a state of moving about from place to place

2

: in a state of moving ahead or making progress

said that civilization is always on the move

Examples of on the move in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And as sparks fly between Avery and Matt, this Christmas may just convince a woman who’s always on the move that sometimes the greatest adventure is finding a place, and someone, that feels like home. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

Goff hit LaPorta after pump-faking the defense on the move for a 19-yard gain. — Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Francis had decided on the move because the material was outgrowing its current storage spaces, which include a vast underground bunker. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Cade Depriest hooks up with a Gunn again for 34 yards and Winter Park is on the move back inside the red zone. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for on the move

• disapprove
• approve
• disprove
• improve
• remove
• reprove
• groove
• prove