COMMOVING Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

commoving

verb

present participle of commove

as in exciting

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Major Wilson, 17, has been around horses most of his life and now spends much of his time helping younger riders get ready, showing them how to saddle their horses without exciting them.

— Jhair Romero, Houston Chronicle, 26 Feb. 2026
For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.

— Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025

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Reimagined for a new generation, AWHQ celebrates Austin’s creative spirit by uplifting local artists and venues, while bringing community together over the art that connects us.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 July 2026
In another corner stood a plastic Yoshino cherry tree—the variety that lines the Tidal Basin—which people were encouraged to festoon with uplifting messages written on what looked like price tags.

— Andrew Trunsky, New Yorker, 11 July 2026

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Indo-Pacific tensions are stimulating defense investment across Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Australia.

— Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
In one of her final speeches as chancellor, Reeves touted her record on reducing public borrowing and stimulating economic growth.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 July 2026

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Two House lawmakers on Wednesday introduced bipartisan legislation to federally regulate hemp products, including those with the intoxicating cannabinoid THC.

— A.J. Herrington, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
For this bestseller, imagine strolling into a high-end members’ club, with intoxicating incense drawing you through the door.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 21 July 2026

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