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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
Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
This moves the utility away from information silos and toward a unified, predictive intelligence.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
After that, the Moon moves from AQUARIUS into PISCES.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 2nd House and trines Venus in Gemini, helping practical decisions feel creative rather than limiting.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The win moves Mission Hills to 15-12 overall and 10-4 in the league.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Whit’s Frozen Custard The line moves swiftly at Atlantic Beach’s favorite spot for a frozen treat, located right across from the beach.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
The Moon in Sagittarius moves through your 9th House of Perspective, pulling you toward bigger plans and bold ideas that feel exciting.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
The moves target 11 entities and three individuals based in Iran, China, Belarus, and the United Arab Emirates, the department said in a statement late on Friday.
—Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Dunwoody sees just shy of 5 moves per 1,000 residents into the area each month.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 May 2026
At the center of all of those moves, Chiles said, is a desire to pour into others the way she has been poured into throughout her career.
—Marquise Francis, NBC news, 9 May 2026
The moves come as longtime starting running back Isiah Pacheco has departed for Detroit via free agency.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
That’s too dynamic and moves too fast.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
The Jets have made several moves this offseason to rebuild an offense that finished 29th in points and yards per game.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Crews also need to recontour how water moves into storm drains and off site.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Verb
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
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026
This moves the utility away from information silos and toward a unified, predictive intelligence.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
After that, the Moon moves from AQUARIUS into PISCES.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
The Moon in Aquarius moves through your 2nd House and trines Venus in Gemini, helping practical decisions feel creative rather than limiting.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2026
The win moves Mission Hills to 15-12 overall and 10-4 in the league.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
Whit’s Frozen Custard The line moves swiftly at Atlantic Beach’s favorite spot for a frozen treat, located right across from the beach.
—Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
The Moon in Sagittarius moves through your 9th House of Perspective, pulling you toward bigger plans and bold ideas that feel exciting.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
Noun
Other Knicks stepped up, particularly on the defensive end; Bridges finished the game with a layup and dance moves, after stymieing the 76ers star Tyrese Maxey.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 10 May 2026
The moves target 11 entities and three individuals based in Iran, China, Belarus, and the United Arab Emirates, the department said in a statement late on Friday.
—Azhar Sukri, CNBC, 9 May 2026
Dunwoody sees just shy of 5 moves per 1,000 residents into the area each month.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 May 2026
At the center of all of those moves, Chiles said, is a desire to pour into others the way she has been poured into throughout her career.
—Marquise Francis, NBC news, 9 May 2026
The moves come as longtime starting running back Isiah Pacheco has departed for Detroit via free agency.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 9 May 2026
That’s too dynamic and moves too fast.
—Mary Divine, Twin Cities, 9 May 2026
The Jets have made several moves this offseason to rebuild an offense that finished 29th in points and yards per game.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
Crews also need to recontour how water moves into storm drains and off site.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moves
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Enter Hathaway as Rebecca, the new, sophisticated head psychologist who relocates from the city and quickly sparks a connection with the young woman that may or may not be flirtatious.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Under the bill, state incentives would be clawed back if a team relocates its stadium, headquarters or training facility outside of Missouri.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
16 Apr. 2026
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So does her husband who drives a van for people with disabilities.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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As with all the company’s apparel and merchandise purchases, a portion of the proceeds supports the Guy Harvey Foundation, which funds scientific research, advances education and drives advocacy to protect marine ecosystems.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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Installed within the Westchester Regional Library, a Brutalist structure defined by raw concrete and geometric weight, the exhibition also shifts the context in which the work is encountered.—
Miguel Sirgado,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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The Goldrich, added Kean, shifts the landscape from darkness to light.—
Solvej Schou,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Adding more of this hormone influences the markings on their babies’ backs—either bars or stripes—which provide different forms of camouflage in different environments.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 May 2026
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The look, including logos, packaging and anything else a customer sees before experiencing the product, influences the customer’s decision.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Verb
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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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The flurry of imagery provokes a surreal sort of whiplash.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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Whale lusts after a hunky gardener (Brendan Fraser) and persuades him to pose for a few sketches; Julian, though bisexual, expresses no such interest in Lori, and any art-making turns out to be a gratifyingly mutual endeavor.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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The confidence heuristic explains why certainty persuades us.—
Nick Dothée,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Moon in Sagittarius activates your 3rd House of Communication, encouraging direct expression and clearer exchanges.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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This activates systems in your body that control your stress levels and your hormones.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
4 May 2026
Verb
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MrBeast exits the arena, off to another afternoon shoot.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Authorities said in March of 2025, a hunter found part of a human skull in Plymouth, near the breakdown lane of Route 3 North between exits 13 and 14.—
Brandon Truitt,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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“Moves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moves. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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