MOVES Synonyms: 455 Similar and Opposite Words

moves 1 of 2

verb

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present tense third-person singular of move

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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as in drives

to set or keep in motion the hands of the wall clock are moved by battery

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as in shifts

to change one's position don't move while I'm trying to draw your portrait

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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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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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moves

2 of 2

noun

plural of move

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

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Mercury enters Gemini and moves through your 3rd House of Communication, waking up conversations, messages, and the small decisions that shape your day. —

Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2026 Once the midweek cold front moves through, a better chance for more areas to see wet weather comes Wednesday afternoon. —

Rachael Jay, CBS News, 17 May 2026 The win moves her to 13-2 lifetime and gives her a clean exit. —

Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 The film moves between Taishan, in Guangdong province, and Turin, and the geographical pairing was not arbitrary. —

Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026 Subconscious reprogramming begins when Mercury moves into Gemini and aligns with Uranus. —

Usa Today, USA Today, 17 May 2026 Hershey’s Boardwalk water park, which is set to open May 23, could also be impacted if a strike moves forward. —

Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026 Also, records related to a student’s behavior, including threat assessment reports and student psychological evaluations, must transfer when the individual moves from K-12 school to a state college or university. —

Miami Herald, 16 May 2026 Light-diffusing pigments blur the look of dark circles, blemishes, and uneven skin tone with a soft-focus effect, while the proprietary Flex Form Matrix technology creates a breathable layer that moves with the skin throughout the day—without settling into fine lines or creasing. —

Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026

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The new law is the latest in a series of state moves that target unions. —

Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 24 May 2026 The Sun in Gemini moves through your 3rd House of Communication, while Neptune in Aries supports your 1st House of Identity. —

Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026 The stretchy fabric moves with you, the waistband stays put without digging in, and the pockets are roomy enough to hold your phone, passport, or snacks without feeling bulky. —

Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026 As negotiations over the war in Iran hang by a thread, a notorious Iranian commander sanctioned by the US and wanted by Interpol is helping to craft Tehran’s next moves. —

Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 23 May 2026 Perhaps too good for his own good, Lucas moves among jangling psychedelia, heartsick pastorals, and radio-ready rock, as if forever searching for a way out of his attic studio or his parents’ spare bedroom. —

Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 23 May 2026 That’s why many Americans are now considering moves from higher-cost to lower-cost states. —

Bruce Helmer, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026 That’s basically the equivalent of how much data Formula 1 moves every single race weekend. —

John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026 Instead of being found by quick switches of play, Grimaldo and Frimpong would often become involved in moves higher up the pitch after the ball had worked its way through Alonso’s midfield box (consisting of the two deeper midfielders and two No 10s). —

Liam Twomey, New York Times, 17 May 2026

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Susac continued hitting well during his five-game rehab stint, fittingly, with Triple-A Sacramento, who share the stadium with the A’s on an interim basis as the MLB franchise relocates from Oakland to Las Vegas.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Another 5% can be applied if a series relocates to Illinois, which adds up to a possible 45% tax incentive for qualifying costs.

— Kathy A. McDonald, Variety, 15 May 2026