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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7
as in activates
to cause to function
this one button moves the whole machine
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8
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
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Those rulings will shape whether the prosecution moves toward trial or stalls amid continuing questions about politics, process, and prosecutorial independence.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Usually when a pet is terrified of kennel life, a shelter moves quickly to find a loving foster to provide comfort, which is what happened with this little one.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
With the Reborn Collective, the company moves into synthetic materials for the first time, targeting higher performance and durability while maintaining a low environmental footprint.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Fabio moves through them with the instinct of someone who knows that images are alive only when placed in relation to one another.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
With greener pitches and a ball that now moves for prolonged periods, batting in Australia has become tougher.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Art that moves you, love that consumes you, moments that feel like magic.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
The site features deep groundwater wells, in-situ soil sensors, and surface-water stations to close the loop on how carbon moves through the environment.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
Potential personnel moves All eyes will also be on any personnel changes that could take place this week, including potential appointments to the powerful Central Military Commission, which oversees China’s 2 million-strong armed forces.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
In the first clip, clumsy lightning cascades out of a cloud and moves across the water and into my feed.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
Make bold moves around artistic expression while Mercury and Mars meet up in Scorpio.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
What this means for you This update represents one of Instagram's biggest safety moves yet.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Both supporters and opponents see these early moves as test cases that are laying the groundwork for moving more of the agency's work to other parts of the government.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
The moves come amid explosive global growth, with the brand on track to post a 20 percent revenue increase this year, building on a comparable gain in 2024, said chief executive officer Raul Verdicchi in an interview.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2025
Fans will simply have to be patient and wait to see what other moves the Browns have up their sleeves.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
The country’s instant payments system, Pix, introduced by the central bank in 2020, now moves more money than credit and debit cards combined.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
Those rulings will shape whether the prosecution moves toward trial or stalls amid continuing questions about politics, process, and prosecutorial independence.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Usually when a pet is terrified of kennel life, a shelter moves quickly to find a loving foster to provide comfort, which is what happened with this little one.
—Tj MacIas, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025
With the Reborn Collective, the company moves into synthetic materials for the first time, targeting higher performance and durability while maintaining a low environmental footprint.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Fabio moves through them with the instinct of someone who knows that images are alive only when placed in relation to one another.
—Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025
With greener pitches and a ball that now moves for prolonged periods, batting in Australia has become tougher.
—Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Art that moves you, love that consumes you, moments that feel like magic.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
The site features deep groundwater wells, in-situ soil sensors, and surface-water stations to close the loop on how carbon moves through the environment.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
Ticketmaster is trying to address the lawsuit filed by the Federal Trade Commission with several moves intended to block scalpers from abusing the platform.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
Potential personnel moves All eyes will also be on any personnel changes that could take place this week, including potential appointments to the powerful Central Military Commission, which oversees China’s 2 million-strong armed forces.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2025
In the first clip, clumsy lightning cascades out of a cloud and moves across the water and into my feed.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2025
Make bold moves around artistic expression while Mercury and Mars meet up in Scorpio.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
What this means for you This update represents one of Instagram's biggest safety moves yet.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025
Both supporters and opponents see these early moves as test cases that are laying the groundwork for moving more of the agency's work to other parts of the government.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2025
The moves come amid explosive global growth, with the brand on track to post a 20 percent revenue increase this year, building on a comparable gain in 2024, said chief executive officer Raul Verdicchi in an interview.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2025
Fans will simply have to be patient and wait to see what other moves the Browns have up their sleeves.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moves
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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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The film follows Liz, a former therapist and soon-to-be empty nester, who relocates to a new town for her husband’s job.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 Oct. 2025
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Each of the characters are extremely different, yet Ansari successfully drives home the point that empathy is what connects us all.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 Oct. 2025
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The modern world drives you back underground in a weird way.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
16 Oct. 2025
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Separately, Aramco has put three domestic chemicals plants on hold as it shifts capital spending toward expansion in Asia, Bloomberg reported.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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But every once in a while, someone shifts your entire perspective.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
9 Oct. 2025
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However, some data suggests magnesium influences several pathways in your body that are responsible for lowering circulating volume (the total amount of blood within the circulatory system).—
Laura Schober,
Health,
21 Oct. 2025
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Then there’s also immigration that influences the accent — like, South Philly’s a little different because there are more Italians there.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
20 Oct. 2025
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Through her restraint, Roberts provokes in us some semblance of empathy for her character – in a movie where everyone else is basically monstrous.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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Every action provokes a reaction.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 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
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Cherry persuades Harriet to publicly expose Laura, to talk to journalists and manufacture a viral story.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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The position also activates your core and upper body, improving the function of your thoracic spine (the middle section connecting to your ribs).—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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The 2025 October West Coast Storm disaster declaration activates state public and individual assistance programs, providing grants for infrastructure restoration, emergency medical and transportation costs, and temporary housing assistance.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Oct. 2025
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Once river water enters the top of the lake, its slower-moving waters allow silts and other particles to drop to the bottom, and the water that exits the lake and flows further down the river is cleaner.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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In 2024, high-profile exits at firms like Lamb Weston and Kohl’s occurred amid mounting pressure, while at Boeing, Nike, Stellantis, and Hertz, CEOs departed before an active campaign ever materialized.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Moves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moves. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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