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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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2
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
Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
As the Moon moves through your 9th House of Learning, conversations shape direction.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
October 23 – November 21 Your focus cuts through noise and moves things forward.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Eventually, Ding moves his bishop to a square where it can be trapped, and the game is over; Gukesh is the youngest outright world champion in history, the game’s new king.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Late Monday night into Tuesday, wind gusts pick up to 30-40 mph, and rain moves back in early Tuesday.
—Mary Ours, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
As the court battle moves forward, our city must strengthen our fight for justice and safety for TPS holders in New York.
—Dr. Alister Martin, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
The layoffs follow Los Angeles County’s decision to withdraw funding from LAHSA and launch its own homelessness department, alongside recent moves by city leaders to consider shifting programs away from the agency or restructuring its governance.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Eagles made two mid-level moves, signing Arnold Ebiketie and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
But those moves seem modest compared with the spike in freight futures, and the surge in BWET began even before the outbreak of war in the Middle East, with BWET up over 1,000% in the past year.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
The Armenian government’s sudden moves over the past year to boost its relationship with Israel were predictably met with outrage from many Armenians.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Join groups that are moving your city or state forward, in contrast to regressive moves at the federal level.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
That means moves that come at a cost.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The Brewers made a series of moves prior to the game, recalling first baseman/outfielder Tyler Black and left-hander Shane Drohan from Triple-A Nashville.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
Carr is a natural athlete who moves like a great shortstop, and his ability to find cleaner throwing air out of the pocket — and his ability to make throws from multiple arm slots — is special.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
As the Moon moves through your 9th House of Learning, conversations shape direction.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
October 23 – November 21 Your focus cuts through noise and moves things forward.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Eventually, Ding moves his bishop to a square where it can be trapped, and the game is over; Gukesh is the youngest outright world champion in history, the game’s new king.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
Late Monday night into Tuesday, wind gusts pick up to 30-40 mph, and rain moves back in early Tuesday.
—Mary Ours, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
As the court battle moves forward, our city must strengthen our fight for justice and safety for TPS holders in New York.
—Dr. Alister Martin, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
This risk decreases as the storm moves away.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
Grand masters typically spend countless hours studying and memorizing long sequences of moves suggested by computer programs.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
The layoffs follow Los Angeles County’s decision to withdraw funding from LAHSA and launch its own homelessness department, alongside recent moves by city leaders to consider shifting programs away from the agency or restructuring its governance.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Eagles made two mid-level moves, signing Arnold Ebiketie and Joe Tryon-Shoyinka.
—Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
But those moves seem modest compared with the spike in freight futures, and the surge in BWET began even before the outbreak of war in the Middle East, with BWET up over 1,000% in the past year.
—Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2026
The Armenian government’s sudden moves over the past year to boost its relationship with Israel were predictably met with outrage from many Armenians.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2026
Join groups that are moving your city or state forward, in contrast to regressive moves at the federal level.
—Robert B. Reich, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026
That means moves that come at a cost.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The Brewers made a series of moves prior to the game, recalling first baseman/outfielder Tyler Black and left-hander Shane Drohan from Triple-A Nashville.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moves
Verb
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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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That relocates the blame in the mother.—
Fiction Non Fiction,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That drives pocket-protector wearing water engineers a little crazy, because steady outcomes are what these men and women live for.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of Samsung Electronics workers rallied Thursday at its computer chip complex in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, demanding higher bonuses and threatening to strike as booming demand for artificial intelligence drives up memory-chip profits.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Whether the exhibition shifts attention back to the art—and away from the circumstances that produced it—will become clearer when the Biennale opens next month.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Amid these changes, former directors and national leaders in science expressed concern about the trajectory of the agency and its independence as the administration shifts its funding priorities.—
Fiona Bork,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The team suggests that photochemistry and photophysics — chemistry and physics driven by light emissions — likely influences how those environments are shaped, but understanding just how will require more study.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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This one narrow passage influences fuel prices, insurance costs, shipping schedules, inflation expectations, and diplomatic posture across multiple continents.—
Tenzin Seldon,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 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
Verb
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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
Verb
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Sousa, returning from an oblique injury, will pitch on back-to-back days as the final step of his rehab assignment before Houston activates him.—
Matt Kawahara,
Houston Chronicle,
19 Apr. 2026
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Rumblex Max is the most advanced vibration plate in Lifepro's Rumblex series, delivering powerful 4D training that activates your entire body.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Rihanna exits the famous César restaurant after a late night out in Paris on April 21.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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The policy, called Bet Protect+, will replace FanDuel’s basic Bet Protect program, which voids bets for first-quarter injury exits without requiring an upfront charge.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Moves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moves. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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