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as in relocated
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 drove
to set or keep in motion
the hands of the wall clock are moved by battery
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as in shifted
to change one's position
don't move while I'm trying to draw your portrait
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as in influenced
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 provoked
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 persuaded
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 triggered
to cause to function
this one button moves the whole machine
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as in departed
to leave a place often for another
the police officer told the loiterers to move along
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Recent Examples of moved
While the win at Everton moved the team up into the top four, victory in United’s final match of February last season only moved them up to 14th in the Premier League table.
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Ian Irving, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Fellow passengers were moved and amazed to witness a former president stuck in typical airport delays alongside them.
—Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Even after a cold front moved through Thursday, the change in temperatures has been minimal.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
That was originally the same week candidates were set to qualify for the ballot in congressional races, and Byrd moved the qualifying week back to June.
—Gray Rohrer, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
As addressed in the postgame blog, the 76ers, who had moved well past the process, nonetheless stepped back last season, got lucky in the lottery, and now have a brighter future because of that.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Schaefer, selected first overall in last year's draft, also moved past Phil Housley for the most goals in NHL history by an 18-year-old defenseman.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Hannah Green finished with three birdies in a row for a 66 and moved into a tie for fifth, while American Angel Yin matched Lee's 64 and was at 6-under, three behind Kim.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The Warrens moved from South Dade’s Snapper Village to a house on the Beach last summer.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Ian Irving, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Fellow passengers were moved and amazed to witness a former president stuck in typical airport delays alongside them.
—Meg Kinnard, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2026
Even after a cold front moved through Thursday, the change in temperatures has been minimal.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
That was originally the same week candidates were set to qualify for the ballot in congressional races, and Byrd moved the qualifying week back to June.
—Gray Rohrer, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
As addressed in the postgame blog, the 76ers, who had moved well past the process, nonetheless stepped back last season, got lucky in the lottery, and now have a brighter future because of that.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026
Schaefer, selected first overall in last year's draft, also moved past Phil Housley for the most goals in NHL history by an 18-year-old defenseman.
—CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Hannah Green finished with three birdies in a row for a 66 and moved into a tie for fifth, while American Angel Yin matched Lee's 64 and was at 6-under, three behind Kim.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The Warrens moved from South Dade’s Snapper Village to a house on the Beach last summer.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moved
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When court personnel tried to serve subpoenas to Silva Pereira and spa workers, all seemed to have moved, the spa has since closed, and documents indicate Silva Pereira appears to have relocated to Brazil.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Feb. 2026
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It’s located just off the Green Line stop at 63rd and Cottage Grove Avenue, where Daley’s relocated.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors said Maurer, of Coalinga in Fresno County, deliberately drove his pickup truck into the children and adults.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Police are investigating a dramatic crash Tuesday where an SUV drove onto the sidewalk and barrelled into a vendor in downtown Los Angeles’ flower district, injuring six people.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The political risk premium attached to the US–South Africa relationship, officials acknowledge privately, has shifted rather than disappeared.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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When researchers switched to helium, the sound frequency shifted upward while the low tone did not.—
Liz Neporent,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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While privately funded art museums and institutions are not controlled by federal directives, they may be influenced by the political climate.—
Uwa Ede-Osifo,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Although the brand is beloved by celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kylie Jenner, I was actually influenced to try their famous styles by a fellow petite InStyle editor.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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During his opening statement, Deputy Public Defender Denis Lainez conceded that his client committed the shootings, but said he was provoked by what the attorney described as a dedicated campaign by Bushey’s sister to oust him from the home.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Their experimental nature and immersion in lesbian love often provoked rejection depending on the taste or orientation of the viewer.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
22 Feb. 2026
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Talking to Republican leaders on the Hill, they were quite persuaded by the intelligence on weapons development that the White House presented them earlier in the last few days.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Trump also persuaded three Arab countries to establish commercial and diplomatic ties with Israel.—
Linley Sanders,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Those scenarios could either be triggered by new snow falling on existing snow; a cornice, or mass of hanging snow, falling; or a human trigger.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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In the early morning of July 4, 2025, flooding triggered by unrelenting rain that overwhelmed the Guadalupe River swept away dozens of girls at the historic camp.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Crews and aircraft have departed Tel Aviv and plans are in the works to remove crews in Dubai, a spokesman said.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
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Shortly after Barrera’s firing, co-star Jenna Ortega departed the film, as well as new director Christopher Landon.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Moved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moved. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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