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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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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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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
Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
The Boroughs stars Molina as Sam Cooper, a retired engineer who moves to the village after the death of his wife.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Governments worldwide have committed billions of dollars to quantum initiatives over the past decade as the technology increasingly moves from laboratory experimentation toward commercial development.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
The results showed that the vehicle moves stably on sand, however, the experiments also spotlighted clear indications for improvements, Schmidt says.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 31 May 2026
All rights reserved What Causes A Full Moon A full moon occurs when Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon, allowing sunlight to fully illuminate the side of the moon facing us.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2026
Exact totals are to be determined, based on where heavier rain moves through.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 24 May 2026
The renaming process now moves to Ada County for vetting before going to the City of Boise, a process the university expects to take four to six weeks.
—Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 24 May 2026
John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The Dodgers made a series of roster moves Friday, reconfiguring their bench after a wave of injuries.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Swift's movie moves Although the involvement of Swift and Toy Story 5 has not been officially announced, a film collaboration fits in line with the singer's partnership with Disney.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Many of these outside-the-box moves ultimately don’t work out.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The biggest moves have been in oil markets.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 29 May 2026
As the crew rehearsed camera moves, prop placement, and blocking, my anxiety nearly bubbled over.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 May 2026
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 1st House of Identity, while Neptune in Aries supports your 11th House of Friends.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Verb
As the federal government’s immigration crackdown moves closer to the Bay Area, about 100 people gathered Saturday afternoon at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in East San Jose to protest plans to build a detention center in Gilroy.
—Molly Gibbs, Mercury News, 31 May 2026
The Boroughs stars Molina as Sam Cooper, a retired engineer who moves to the village after the death of his wife.
—Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 31 May 2026
Governments worldwide have committed billions of dollars to quantum initiatives over the past decade as the technology increasingly moves from laboratory experimentation toward commercial development.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
The results showed that the vehicle moves stably on sand, however, the experiments also spotlighted clear indications for improvements, Schmidt says.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 31 May 2026
All rights reserved What Causes A Full Moon A full moon occurs when Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon, allowing sunlight to fully illuminate the side of the moon facing us.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 May 2026
Exact totals are to be determined, based on where heavier rain moves through.
—Rachael Jay, CBS News, 24 May 2026
The renaming process now moves to Ada County for vetting before going to the City of Boise, a process the university expects to take four to six weeks.
—Emily Carmela Nelson, Idaho Statesman, 24 May 2026
Noun
In a game worthy of the finest chess matches, Patrick Henry High School coach Sheldon Watkins and Ramon Orozco of Eastlake traded moves for seven innings — bunting, stealing and walking hitters intentionally.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
The Dodgers made a series of roster moves Friday, reconfiguring their bench after a wave of injuries.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
Swift's movie moves Although the involvement of Swift and Toy Story 5 has not been officially announced, a film collaboration fits in line with the singer's partnership with Disney.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 30 May 2026
Many of these outside-the-box moves ultimately don’t work out.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The biggest moves have been in oil markets.
—Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 29 May 2026
As the crew rehearsed camera moves, prop placement, and blocking, my anxiety nearly bubbled over.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 May 2026
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 1st House of Identity, while Neptune in Aries supports your 11th House of Friends.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moves
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In Gentle Monster from Austrian director Marie Kreutzer , Seydoux plays an experimental pianist who relocates with her family to the countryside.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
23 May 2026
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The Paramount+ drama series follows a New York family that relocates to rural Montana after a family tragedy.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
21 May 2026
Verb
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Instead of targeting a business that creates jobs, drives economic activity and contributes to local revenue, city leaders should focus on fiscal discipline and core services.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Yuen, cast as the untrained newcomer who upends the protagonist’s world, provides the catalyst that drives the film toward its conclusion.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Changing either of those factors measurably shifts the outcome.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
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Florida’s property tax system already shifts billions in property taxes from homesteads to non-homestead property.—
Jeff Kottkamp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 June 2026
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Catching shifts early increases awareness of how your state influences your behavior.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Water influences every aspect of our lives through a delicate cycle that transforms liquid water into vapor and back again.—
David Boutt,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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Likewise, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon recently warned that the bond market will ultimately prove to be the factor that provokes some action from DC when investors begin to demand higher premiums to continue buying debt.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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But the question of what is true or not is futile, even if Calle deliberately provokes this curiosity.—
Elisa Wouk Almino
Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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In an underdeveloped twist, Clark persuades his skeptical assistant, Kat (Lukita Maxwell), and her more gullible boyfriend, Bobby (Finn Bennett), to enter the Backrooms with him, armed with Bobby’s camcorder.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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The product being optimised is your attention, and the people refining that optimisation have budgets, behavioural scientists, and years of data on what persuades you.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The same circadian system that morning sunlight activates can be reinforced or undermined by what’s screwed into your lamps for the next 14 hours.—
Allison Palmer
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Mercury in Cancer, for instance, activates your partnership sector — followed by the sun later this month — bringing focus to romantic, business or close one-on-one dynamics.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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Park then exits the hotel, where a school bus is picking up students from the event.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Mosley was fired after five years and three consecutive first-round playoff exits with Orlando.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2026
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“Moves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moves. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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