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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5
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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6
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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1
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
PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
As the seasons shift, the divide between tropical Gulf air and cooler Canadian air usually moves farther south across the United States, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
At 40, James’ moves off the court are just as calculated as his playmaking, so of course, when the campaign dropped across his social platforms, the comments lit up with speculation.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Oct. 2025
Hormonal Changes Hormones also affect how food moves through your gut.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Dining On Disney Destiny Disney Cruise Line is known for its rotational dining experience at dinner, where guests rotate through three distinctly different restaurants onboard, and your service team moves with you.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
At one point, a hand is shown touching the screen, as the centipede moves around behind it.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The Oscar-buzz-y film, which will play at the New York Film Festival and open in theaters November 26, moves slower than Bacurau.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Put it all together, and the larger story is that wealth managers and GPs are rewriting the rules for how money moves around the world.
—Henry Fernandez, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Dane Brugler, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Social media star Kaeli Dance spoke the chorus lyrics to explain which moves correlate to each line in an Instagram Reel shared on Sunday.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Those moves are part of a big content ramp-up by the new regime that has included a string of high-profile deals, including a blockbuster film and TV pact with Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
These are clear moves for cross-ownership, industry consolidation, and sectoral domination.
—Asad Ramzanali, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Several moves Paramount has made since Ellison’s team took over have proved distracting to CBS News.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
In practice, despite his rhetoric, Israel’s longest serving prime minister’s security policy was widely seen as cautious and relatively restrained, even derided as cowardly by political rivals, who also mocked his inability to make decisive moves.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The Telsey analyst said Nike is making the right moves by cleaning up its inventory, increasing newness, and strengthening relationships with wholesale partners.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Speed is a major factor in turning crashes deadly, but Bryson noted that the road commission designs roundabouts so traffic moves at 15-25 mph within the circle.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
The platform has been heavily criticized over the last year by users who’ve said their smart home gadgets have been left to wither as Google moves away from Assistant and focuses on Gemini.
—PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
As the seasons shift, the divide between tropical Gulf air and cooler Canadian air usually moves farther south across the United States, the weather service said.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
At 40, James’ moves off the court are just as calculated as his playmaking, so of course, when the campaign dropped across his social platforms, the comments lit up with speculation.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 7 Oct. 2025
Hormonal Changes Hormones also affect how food moves through your gut.
—Christopher Bergland, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2025
Dining On Disney Destiny Disney Cruise Line is known for its rotational dining experience at dinner, where guests rotate through three distinctly different restaurants onboard, and your service team moves with you.
—Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
At one point, a hand is shown touching the screen, as the centipede moves around behind it.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
The Oscar-buzz-y film, which will play at the New York Film Festival and open in theaters November 26, moves slower than Bacurau.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2025
Put it all together, and the larger story is that wealth managers and GPs are rewriting the rules for how money moves around the world.
—Henry Fernandez, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Noun
Tate is above average in several areas, but his vertical ability, especially on one-cut routes or double moves, is outstanding.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Social media star Kaeli Dance spoke the chorus lyrics to explain which moves correlate to each line in an Instagram Reel shared on Sunday.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Those moves are part of a big content ramp-up by the new regime that has included a string of high-profile deals, including a blockbuster film and TV pact with Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
These are clear moves for cross-ownership, industry consolidation, and sectoral domination.
—Asad Ramzanali, Time, 6 Oct. 2025
Several moves Paramount has made since Ellison’s team took over have proved distracting to CBS News.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
In practice, despite his rhetoric, Israel’s longest serving prime minister’s security policy was widely seen as cautious and relatively restrained, even derided as cowardly by political rivals, who also mocked his inability to make decisive moves.
—Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The Telsey analyst said Nike is making the right moves by cleaning up its inventory, increasing newness, and strengthening relationships with wholesale partners.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Speed is a major factor in turning crashes deadly, but Bryson noted that the road commission designs roundabouts so traffic moves at 15-25 mph within the circle.
—Eric D. Lawrence, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moves
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The revival relocates the story to Baltimore, and Joe is a Black fan of the Orioles, motivated in his quest by the racial discrimination that limited his father’s baseball career, according to the Times.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
7 Oct. 2025
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The team is hosting games at Sutter Health Park, home of the minor-league Sacramento River Cats, during a temporary stay set to last through at least 2027 while the franchise relocates from Oakland to Las Vegas.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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That electricity then drives electric motors to power propellers, with water vapor as the only emission.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
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The program focuses on one-on-one coaching that gives clients a step-by-step plan to grow their brand and confidently share their story in a way that drives growth and trust.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But the Dash does have an outsized history that shifts it out of the realm of poetry and folklore alone.—
Leanna Renee Hieber,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
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When the frame shifts up and over the reservoir’s edge, Copco 1 appears as a concrete colossus, standing sentry over the river naively burbling below.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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The release, considered an important nonpartisan guide to the state of the economy, influences the direction of government economic policy.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Our attitude influences others.—
Jonathan Carone,
Parents,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Every action provokes a reaction.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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After a sleepy start to the second half at Old Trafford, the arrival of Benjamin Sesko, and the relocation of Cunha into a deeper position, provokes a fresh wave of interest.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
Verb
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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
Verb
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At the same time, the drone activates its reverse thrust mode, pressing its feet firmly against the vehicle’s surface.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Pisces lunar eclipse on September 7 activates your communication sector and may bring revelations through conversations, writing, or making new friends.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both of the Bills’ AFC title game exits have come at Arrowhead Stadium.—
Austin Mock,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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And the race could tighten further if Sliwa exits the race.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Moves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moves. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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