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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
Extreme thoughtfulness went into the property built on the site of a former prominent elementary school, with some of its sakura (cherry blossom) and Japanese maple trees now waving in the breeze after being carefully moved pre-construction and replanted upon completion.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Horne, 68, moved into a brand new house in the Willow Bend area less than a year ago.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Deni Avdija added 25 points and eight rebounds for the Trail Blazers, who moved into eighth place in the Western Conference.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Despite audible boos in the theater and the third winner Mark Sonnenblick visibly protesting the play off, the broadcast moved forward to a commercial break, and the lights on stage were cut, forcing the three off stage.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Musk’s lawyers moved for a mistrial several times during the contentious trial, contending that Musk couldn’t get a fair trial in San Francisco because of animosity toward him from the public.
—Staff, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
The win moved the Kings into the final wild-card playoff spot in the Western Conference.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Late last year, Arthurell moved into an existing foster home in Sydney, where two children were already living under the care of an elderly woman, 2GB reported.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
Horne, 68, moved into a brand new house in the Willow Bend area less than a year ago.
—Lilly Kersh, Dallas Morning News, 21 Mar. 2026
Deni Avdija added 25 points and eight rebounds for the Trail Blazers, who moved into eighth place in the Western Conference.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Despite audible boos in the theater and the third winner Mark Sonnenblick visibly protesting the play off, the broadcast moved forward to a commercial break, and the lights on stage were cut, forcing the three off stage.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
Musk’s lawyers moved for a mistrial several times during the contentious trial, contending that Musk couldn’t get a fair trial in San Francisco because of animosity toward him from the public.
—Staff, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026
The win moved the Kings into the final wild-card playoff spot in the Western Conference.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Late last year, Arthurell moved into an existing foster home in Sydney, where two children were already living under the care of an elderly woman, 2GB reported.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.
—Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moved
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Police later received reports of gunshots at a nearby apartment complex where some teens had relocated.—
Kiley Miller,
Florida Times-Union,
19 Mar. 2026
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Rez Gardi grew up in a refugee camp in Pakistan, before her family relocated to New Zealand.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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In an explosive New York Times report out Wednesday, Huerta, who will turn 96 on April 10, told the newspaper that Chavez drove her to a secluded grape field in Delano, California, in 1966 and raped her in the vehicle.—
Ryan Carter,
Daily News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Then Suarez had his go-ahead double that drove in Sanoja.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
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During the acceptance speech for Two People Exchanging Saliva, an awkward moment occurred when the microphone started to descend and the camera shifted to host Conan O'Brien, who was still waiting for the speeches to end.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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However, the administration’s legal strategy has shifted several times in recent weeks, creating a web of confusion and uncertainty about the fate of the law firms’ executive order legal challenge.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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Her style is influenced by a childhood in the French countryside, where her mother runs a bed and breakfast, and had a previous career in the art world.—
The Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Worsening wild weather influenced by climate change isn’t just superhot days, but includes deadly hurricanes, droughts and downpours, scientists told AP.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The changes have provoked criticism from Democrats, who have accused the president of trying to weaponize the arts for political purposes.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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The lone spark from the hosts was Ross Johnston’s decisive fight win against Tyler Tucker, though Johnston was assessed a major penalty for boarding on the hit that provoked the conflict.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
9 Mar. 2026
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The jury appears to have been persuaded by prosecutors’ argument that the defendants were members of an antifa cell connected to an ideology that calls for the overthrow of the government.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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Jorge Perez, who has helped shape South Florida’s skyline as Related’s founder and CEO, had to be persuaded to invest in the town named for a fish.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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The move aggravated the country's existing energy crises and triggered widespread fuel shortages.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
18 Mar. 2026
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The replacement of district leaders comes after a 10-month saga involving appeals from the district attempting to stop state intervention, which was triggered by a campus receiving five failed accountability ratings in a row from the state.—
Lina Ruiz,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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The Braves offense took over as soon as Bello departed.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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This sort of success came as somewhat of a surprise, as former defensive line coach Al Davis departed from the program the summer before the 2025 season.—
Dylan Heinrich,
Kansas City Star,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Moved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moved. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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