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as in to relocate
to change the place or position of
I need you to move all your books off that chair before company gets here
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2
as in to drive
to set or keep in motion
the hands of the wall clock are moved by battery
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as in to shift
to change one's position
don't move while I'm trying to draw your portrait
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as in to affect
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
we were deeply moved by the program of patriotic music
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as in to encourage
to rouse to strong feeling or action
the heartfelt appeal moved the people to reach into their pockets and donate generously
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as in to persuade
to cause (someone) to agree with a belief or course of action by using arguments or earnest requests
the report moved me to change my mind about the issue
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as in to activate
to cause to function
this one button moves the whole machine
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as in to exit
to leave a place often for another
the police officer told the loiterers to move along
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as in means
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
retiring early was a smart move
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as in shifting
the act or an instance of changing position
don't make a move
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Recent Examples of move
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
For months, shipping companies have been in wait and see mode, carefully calculating the risk of moving ships through the strait.
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Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
CBS News,
24 June 2026
The case went to trial in March, but days into the trial, the DOJ had settled with Live Nation in a move that seemed to surprise the plaintiff states participating in the case as well as the judge overseeing the proceedings.
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Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
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Verb
Your perceptive nature senses a family need, household issue, or emotional loose end that should be handled before bigger plans move forward.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
For months, shipping companies have been in wait and see mode, carefully calculating the risk of moving ships through the strait.
—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Noun
The sophomore guard is heading to Minnesota, the move coming after the Brooklyn Nets selected Evans with the 33rd overall pick in Wednesday night's second round with a pick that will be shipped to the Timberwolves as part of a pre-draft trade.
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CBS News,
24 June 2026
The case went to trial in March, but days into the trial, the DOJ had settled with Live Nation in a move that seemed to surprise the plaintiff states participating in the case as well as the judge overseeing the proceedings.
—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for move
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But the Charlotte Fire Department says overnight response times in the Ayrsley area are higher than usual because firefighters temporarily relocated to other stations.
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Citing air quality concerns, the LAUSD has relocated students in the Boyle Heights area to different campuses through Wednesday.
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Those moves unfold in the heart of the Pittsburgh Innovation District, where Oakland’s mix of universities, hospitals and startups is driving new construction and intensifying competition for space around campus.
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The shooting took place in Towson Circle as the Majied and the suspect were driving in different cars.
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At this World Cup, Team Melli has been subjected to shifting travel restrictions and uncertainty unlike the other 47 teams, spending the tournament commuting between Southern California and its base in Tijuana.
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Quiet environments act as a physiological brake, allowing the body to shift into a restorative mode.
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In addition to the autopsy, Burris said Martin’s brain was immediately sent to be examined posthumously for chronic traumatic encephalopathy, which can affect regions of the brain involved with regulating behavior and emotions and is linked to contact sports such as football.
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The federal legislation is expected to result in $100 billion in cuts that would affect California’s most vulnerable residents.
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Nick Engen and Taylor Calmus CBS To help encourage fathers navigating similar experiences, Taylor Calmus, creator of the popular online Dude Dad brand, visited the NICU ahead of Father's Day to surprise Engen and other dads with gift bags filled with supplies.
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You are encouraged to sit and lounge and read.
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After receiving news that Ruben has lost his appeal and seems resigned to his fate, Anna naturally springs into action in a last-ditch effort to persuade the governor of his innocence.
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For a service built on impulse viewing, telco deals buy instant reach and built-in billing in price-sensitive markets where persuading users to sign up directly can be hard.
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Beliefs bump against reality as the emotional Moon activates your 9th House of Learning, quincunx combative Mars in your 4th House of Home.
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The previous phases decompress, mobilize and activate individual areas; this one integrates all of those aspects into coordinated, whole-body functional movement.
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The Islander will exit the show following episode 20 amid fan backlash.
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Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick announced his retirement from international football today, a day after the country exited the World Cup in the group stage.
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“Move.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/move. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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