1
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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3
as in shifted
to change one's position
don't move while I'm trying to draw your portrait
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4
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
Peter Zenk Residents in Waite Park were picking up handfuls of hail after storms moved through the Stearns County community.
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Nick Lentz, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Guests were moved to nearby hotels.
—CNN Money, 20 June 2026
And right fielder Kyle Tucker moved up to the leadoff spot that Ohtani usually occupies.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
And while ratings are up for MLS on Apple TV this season, commissioner Don Garber has conceded the league may have moved entirely to streaming too soon.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 19 June 2026
The existing residence was demolished, though plans to build a new house never moved forward.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Best known for disrupting floorcare, the company has increasingly moved into products designed around comfort and convenience, and its FlexBreeze portable fan feels almost made for Cannes.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Jake moved things on by speaking to senior figures in UK drama, with informed sources saying Doctor Who will stay off air until at least 2028 and maybe longer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 June 2026
Skin longevity has moved from buzzword to research category, and the latest evidence is reshaping what dermatologists recommend for women who want to age well.
—Allison Palmer
june 12, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Nick Lentz, CBS News, 20 June 2026
Guests were moved to nearby hotels.
—CNN Money, 20 June 2026
And right fielder Kyle Tucker moved up to the leadoff spot that Ohtani usually occupies.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
And while ratings are up for MLS on Apple TV this season, commissioner Don Garber has conceded the league may have moved entirely to streaming too soon.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 19 June 2026
The existing residence was demolished, though plans to build a new house never moved forward.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 June 2026
Best known for disrupting floorcare, the company has increasingly moved into products designed around comfort and convenience, and its FlexBreeze portable fan feels almost made for Cannes.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Jake moved things on by speaking to senior figures in UK drama, with informed sources saying Doctor Who will stay off air until at least 2028 and maybe longer.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 June 2026
Skin longevity has moved from buzzword to research category, and the latest evidence is reshaping what dermatologists recommend for women who want to age well.
—Allison Palmer
june 12, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moved
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Fish and Game urges people to report bear problems to the agency early on to increase the likelihood that the animals can be removed and relocated.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
18 June 2026
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And all the farm animals — several types, including goats, alpacas, pigs and others — that rescuers removed from the property have been relocated to Humane Farming Association’s Suwanna Ranch in Elk Creek, about 100 miles south of Redding.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2026
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During the off-season, a board member drove by Harris Roads Field, home of the Ypsilanti National Little League, and made an alarming discovery.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Larnach drove the game’s second pitch 425 feet deep into the right-field seats.—
Staff,
Twin Cities,
17 June 2026
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While media outlets heavily covered the initial accusations, the public narrative shifted dramatically when explosive evidence came to light.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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But increasingly, even as the district has shifted its funding model to prioritize higher-need campuses, some school leaders on the South and West Side say outside revenue has also helped shore up their budgets.—
Mila Koumpilova,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
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Having grown up in the Philippines and surrounded by the music her parents loved, Leus saw an opportunity to pay homage to the artists who influenced her life while also raising awareness of Filipino music and artists from both older and newer generations.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Any perception that contracts, tax incentives or agency appointments are being influenced by political pressure could create a broader problem for an island competing for manufacturing or pharmaceutical projects.—
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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If these quasi-mythical creatures provoked unease, at least among outsiders, their cheese did the opposite.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Trump’s unprecedented decision to attend an NBA Finals game provoked turmoil for the team and their fans.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
10 June 2026
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Seeking eyewitness testimonies, Gordon’s team tracked down Toek Tik, whom the lawyer befriended and ultimately persuaded to talk on the record.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The administration has persuaded several dozen countries to take in deportees who are not their own citizens, including African countries plagued by armed conflict, civil unrest and political turmoil, like South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.—
Camilo Montoya-Galvez,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Meanwhile, questions about how much DHS paid for some warehouses triggered an internal audit.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 June 2026
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The avatar on Bonsu Baah’s Instagram page is a photograph of his mother, whose sudden death four years ago triggered a change in his thinking.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and army chief Syed Asim Munir have departed Islamabad and are on their way to Switzerland where diplomatic discussions between the US and Iran are unfolding, a statement from the prime minister’s office said Sunday.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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The robot is being tested aboard the Song Hang research vessel, which departed on June 8 from Changxing Island near Shanghai.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
20 June 2026
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“Moved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moved. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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