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

The trade market has been extremely active, with players such as Brady Tkachuk, Bowen Byram, Vincent Trocheck, Darnell Nurse, Mason McTavish and Jordan Kyrou all on the move, among others. — Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 21 July 2026

After two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks, Risacher is already on the move. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Born in Nigeria to a neurosurgeon father and pharmacist mother, Adamolekun spent his early childhood on the move, including stops in Zimbabwe as well as the Netherlands before landing in central Illinois at age 9. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 19 July 2026

This style features lightweight, moisture-wicking fabric with excellent stretch, keeping up with you on the move without restricting your movement. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026

Rhymes for on the move

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