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as in relocates
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 drives
to set or keep in motion
the hands of the wall clock are moved by battery
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3
as in shifts
to change one's position
don't move while I'm trying to draw your portrait
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4
as in influences
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 provokes
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 persuades
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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7
as in activates
to cause to function
this one button moves the whole machine
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as in exits
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 movements
the act or an instance of changing position
don't make a move
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Recent Examples of moves
Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Thousands of flights have been canceled, a trend that is expected to continue this week even as Congress moves toward reopening the government.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
But under the right circumstances, that energy can be channeled as passion that moves the dream forward.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025
Work moves from draft to done with less drama, and there’s enough calm left to do it again tomorrow.
—Jason Phillips, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
The judge’s decision to deny Trauernicht’s request means the criminal case moves toward scheduling his trial.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
This number often moves Boeing stock.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The four-meter-wide telescope can detect faint shifts in light that reveal how plasma moves through the corona, allowing scientists to see the sun in unprecedented detail.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Despite Miran’s urging for bigger moves, the FOMC in both September and October opted for quarter-point cuts.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
So did Shrunk actually prevent the Titans from swinging any trade deadline moves with the Pats?
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Jackie Wong, a senior vice president at the Natural Resources Defense Council, said the moves would set back American innovation and competitiveness.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
Did those moves also suggest the balance of power has shifted within the organization after the team started 0-7 under Glenn, who had driven the decision to swap out Aaron Rodgers for Justin Fields, and who has struggled to make the defense much better?
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Brands that have been able to get ahead of the curve on AI are making some of the same moves.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
But Mamdani himself has admitted that the bulk of these moves require legislative action beyond his control.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
One of Guiducci’s first moves was overhauling the magazine’s Hollywood staff, such as by jettisoning some of the publication’s movie critics.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
First, coverage that moves with changing shapes across the day, not just throughout multiple months.
—Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
Thousands of flights have been canceled, a trend that is expected to continue this week even as Congress moves toward reopening the government.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
But under the right circumstances, that energy can be channeled as passion that moves the dream forward.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025
Work moves from draft to done with less drama, and there’s enough calm left to do it again tomorrow.
—Jason Phillips, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
The judge’s decision to deny Trauernicht’s request means the criminal case moves toward scheduling his trial.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025
This number often moves Boeing stock.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The four-meter-wide telescope can detect faint shifts in light that reveal how plasma moves through the corona, allowing scientists to see the sun in unprecedented detail.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
The moves have done little to stop the bolivar’s fall.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Despite Miran’s urging for bigger moves, the FOMC in both September and October opted for quarter-point cuts.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
So did Shrunk actually prevent the Titans from swinging any trade deadline moves with the Pats?
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Jackie Wong, a senior vice president at the Natural Resources Defense Council, said the moves would set back American innovation and competitiveness.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
Did those moves also suggest the balance of power has shifted within the organization after the team started 0-7 under Glenn, who had driven the decision to swap out Aaron Rodgers for Justin Fields, and who has struggled to make the defense much better?
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Brands that have been able to get ahead of the curve on AI are making some of the same moves.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
But Mamdani himself has admitted that the bulk of these moves require legislative action beyond his control.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
One of Guiducci’s first moves was overhauling the magazine’s Hollywood staff, such as by jettisoning some of the publication’s movie critics.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moves
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His character relocates from NYC to Boston in the series, and Sonequa Martin-Green is his new partner, Lena Silver.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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The novel follows Cecilia Chen, a wife and mother who reluctantly relocates from Paris to Los Angeles for her husband’s work with their two children in tow.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Can Green Bay finish drives with touchdowns without Kraft, who has hauled in six of Love's 13 TD passes this year?—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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If search reliability drives a beat, update evergreen explainers and refine the internal links that help readers stay oriented.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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Because external conditions constantly change during flight, the wing’s resonance frequency also shifts.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The camera then shifts to show the coin is not alone on the train rail.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Career officials also alleged ideological hiring within key divisions, including civil rights, cementing a shift that critics say still influences decision-making today.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Nov. 2025
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The Gut Produces Mood-Boosting Chemicals One of the most direct ways the gut influences the brain is through chemical messengers that affect mood and cognition.—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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Mercury in Sagittarius provokes your mind to venture into uncharted territory.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Blue Film provokes and captivates in equal measure, with the naked honesty of a black box off-off-Broadway play.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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In the final confrontation, Tea persuades Miran to surrender, arguing that doing so will protect his family.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
27 Oct. 2025
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The poet titillates, commands by images—and only thus persuades.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Moon in Virgo from November 13 to 15 activates your healing and subconscious sector, making this a powerful time to retreat, recalibrate, and listen to the whispers within.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
9 Nov. 2025
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The case magnetically attaches to the back and front of the Gen II and activates sleep/wake functions when the cover is opened and closed.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Yet even as deal activity and exits start to increase, fundraising from institutional investors continues to fall due to a lack of distributions and poor performance in many funds.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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As the former Prince Andrew exits his royal residence, Queen Elizabeth II's beloved corgis will still have a home.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Moves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moves. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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