1
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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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
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Mars moves into Gemini today, pushing to speak and act quickly.
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Usa Today,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Peterson gave credit to catcher Carson Kelly’s game calling, which required the two getting up to speed quickly without the lefty having thrown a bullpen that would’ve given Kelly an idea in person of how his stuff moves.
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Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The film anthropomorphizes emotion, creating an army of colorful feeling-creatures such as Joy, Sadness, and Anger who guide an 11-year-old girl named Riley after her family moves to a new town.
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Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
The significance of the patent lies less in the engine itself and more in how power moves through the vehicle.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
Your 1st House of Identity is activated as Mars moves through your sign, while Jupiter in your 3rd House of Communication helps your words carry courage and charm.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Your calm voice moves the day forward.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Human value moves from knowledge to perspective, creativity, and original thinking.
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William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Minasian’s flurry of moves before and after the 2023 trade deadline seemed chaotic.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Off a fantastic pass from Kylian Mbappé from the opposite side of the pitch, Ousmane Dembélé unleashed a quick flurry of dribble moves into the right side of the box before burying a goal.
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Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Australia’s rules have prompted similar moves around the world.
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Ainslie Chandler,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Here are five moves to get you there.
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Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The moves will have a significant effect on the network’s weekend schedule.
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Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Tottenham have been decisive in their pre-tournament moves too.
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Elias Burke,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Previous chairs have signaled the Fed's next moves clearly enough that financial markets have largely anticipated the central bank's actions.
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ABC News,
20 June 2026
Verb
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
Mars moves into Gemini today, pushing to speak and act quickly.
—
Usa Today,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Peterson gave credit to catcher Carson Kelly’s game calling, which required the two getting up to speed quickly without the lefty having thrown a bullpen that would’ve given Kelly an idea in person of how his stuff moves.
—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
The film anthropomorphizes emotion, creating an army of colorful feeling-creatures such as Joy, Sadness, and Anger who guide an 11-year-old girl named Riley after her family moves to a new town.
—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
The significance of the patent lies less in the engine itself and more in how power moves through the vehicle.
—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 June 2026
Your 1st House of Identity is activated as Mars moves through your sign, while Jupiter in your 3rd House of Communication helps your words carry courage and charm.
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
Your calm voice moves the day forward.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 June 2026
Human value moves from knowledge to perspective, creativity, and original thinking.
—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Noun
The moves effectively dismantled the infrastructure meant to inform election officials of potential cyber threats.
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Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
28 June 2026
Minasian’s flurry of moves before and after the 2023 trade deadline seemed chaotic.
—
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
Off a fantastic pass from Kylian Mbappé from the opposite side of the pitch, Ousmane Dembélé unleashed a quick flurry of dribble moves into the right side of the box before burying a goal.
—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
Australia’s rules have prompted similar moves around the world.
—
Ainslie Chandler,
Fortune,
27 June 2026
Here are five moves to get you there.
—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
The moves will have a significant effect on the network’s weekend schedule.
—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Tottenham have been decisive in their pre-tournament moves too.
—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
Previous chairs have signaled the Fed's next moves clearly enough that financial markets have largely anticipated the central bank's actions.
—
ABC News,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moves
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Ruben’s modern twist on Northanger focused on a young American literature teacher named Catherine Winslet, who relocates to Bath to ghostwrite the memoirs of her eccentric idol, Mrs Daftwood.
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Released in 2004, Mean Girls starred Lohan as Cady Heron, who, after years of being homeschooled, relocates with her family from Africa and begins attending high school in the States.
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What drives so many people to 1) use racial slurs, then 2) go on Love Island USA?
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This sector, focusing on vessels over 30 meters, drives manufacturing, skilled employment, and tourism.
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However, curators say that framing fans as fine art intentionally shifts the perception of what a world-class museum can present.
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This pivotal 106th career triumph dramatically shifts the narrative, proving Hamilton remains a serious championship contender.
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Amber Duncan, founder of Life After Debt, says that pressure often influences spending decisions.
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Studies show that your gut health influences much more than just good digestion, including skin, immunity, energy, and mood.
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This ends up being just one of Aemond’s defining moments, which further provokes war.
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His jealousy provokes an act of betrayal and cruelty.
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Your warmth persuades when details sparkle today.
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When he is held captive by the nymph Calypso, Athena persuades Zeus to secure Odysseus’s release.
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The study identified phytic acid as one trigger that activates it.
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Beliefs bump against reality as the emotional Moon activates your 9th House of Learning, quincunx combative Mars in your 4th House of Home.
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Within a couple of hours, Wilkins’ replies to the post were flooded with accusations of favoritism, questioning the use of taxpayer funds to book her and mocking her sincerity about being chosen as a performer following high-profile exits from the event.
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Brady, meanwhile, has made the playoffs just twice with Ottawa — first-round exits each of the past two seasons.
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“Moves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moves. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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