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
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
As such, this is a program that will be very interesting to see develop over the coming years and one that the Russian Navy's key adversaries will be watching very closely, as this weapon moves toward operational capability.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Trevor Rose moves over from Paramount TV Studios as head of talent and content strategy, and Nadja Webb will oversee music initiatives while continuing to head programming operation and business affairs for BET.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Behind the scenes of Netflix productions, Laura moves the unseen world that makes storytelling possible.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Bad news is very bad for crypto right now … and good news barely moves the needle.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The collection generally moves from originals (in Danish) by Olsen to Jensen’s translations/corruptions in English, and then to her back-and-forths with the other collaborators.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Trump, citing the IEEPA, moves faster and more dramatically.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Winds will pick up Tuesday evening as a cold front moves through, and may strengthen further overnight as a new storm system quickly develops over central and southern Missouri, according to the weather service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Diane Brady, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
One of Guiducci’s first moves was overhauling the magazine’s Hollywood staff, such as by jettisoning some of the publication’s movie critics.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The deployments have faced strong opposition from local officials, who have called the moves unnecessary and authoritarian, and are being challenged in court.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
However, there have been some quiet moves by automakers to recoup some of the costs of the duties, such as charging for equipment that had once been included in the price, or ending production on less profitable models.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The ceremony, now in its seventh year, reflects network moves into live events, with tickets available for the public.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
The Athletic has reported on several moves Alonso has made to close ranks to the outside world, and this is another.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
On stage, the four ladies of BLACKPINK make their intricate, dynamic dance moves look effortless.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Although that’s not the rate consumers pay, the Fed’s moves do have a trickle-down effect on many types of consumer loans.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Verb
The four-meter-wide telescope can detect faint shifts in light that reveal how plasma moves through the corona, allowing scientists to see the sun in unprecedented detail.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 Nov. 2025
As such, this is a program that will be very interesting to see develop over the coming years and one that the Russian Navy's key adversaries will be watching very closely, as this weapon moves toward operational capability.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Trevor Rose moves over from Paramount TV Studios as head of talent and content strategy, and Nadja Webb will oversee music initiatives while continuing to head programming operation and business affairs for BET.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
Behind the scenes of Netflix productions, Laura moves the unseen world that makes storytelling possible.
—Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
Bad news is very bad for crypto right now … and good news barely moves the needle.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The collection generally moves from originals (in Danish) by Olsen to Jensen’s translations/corruptions in English, and then to her back-and-forths with the other collaborators.
—Literary Hub, 3 Nov. 2025
Trump, citing the IEEPA, moves faster and more dramatically.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Winds will pick up Tuesday evening as a cold front moves through, and may strengthen further overnight as a new storm system quickly develops over central and southern Missouri, according to the weather service.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
But Mamdani himself has admitted that the bulk of these moves require legislative action beyond his control.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
One of Guiducci’s first moves was overhauling the magazine’s Hollywood staff, such as by jettisoning some of the publication’s movie critics.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 3 Nov. 2025
The deployments have faced strong opposition from local officials, who have called the moves unnecessary and authoritarian, and are being challenged in court.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
However, there have been some quiet moves by automakers to recoup some of the costs of the duties, such as charging for equipment that had once been included in the price, or ending production on less profitable models.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The ceremony, now in its seventh year, reflects network moves into live events, with tickets available for the public.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2025
The Athletic has reported on several moves Alonso has made to close ranks to the outside world, and this is another.
—Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
On stage, the four ladies of BLACKPINK make their intricate, dynamic dance moves look effortless.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2025
Although that’s not the rate consumers pay, the Fed’s moves do have a trickle-down effect on many types of consumer loans.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moves
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His character relocates from NYC to Boston in the series, and Sonequa Martin-Green is his new partner, Lena Silver.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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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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Can Green Bay finish drives with touchdowns without Kraft, who has hauled in six of Love's 13 TD passes this year?—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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If search reliability drives a beat, update evergreen explainers and refine the internal links that help readers stay oriented.—
Malana VanTyler,
Ascend Agency,
6 Nov. 2025
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Because external conditions constantly change during flight, the wing’s resonance frequency also shifts.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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The camera then shifts to show the coin is not alone on the train rail.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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This is due to the noise level on an airplane, which influences a human's perception of taste.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Although adjustable-rate mortgages are pegged to the prime rate, the 10-year Treasury influences the longer-term outlook.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
30 Oct. 2025
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Mercury in Sagittarius provokes your mind to venture into uncharted territory.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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Blue Film provokes and captivates in equal measure, with the naked honesty of a black box off-off-Broadway play.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
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In the final confrontation, Tea persuades Miran to surrender, arguing that doing so will protect his family.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
27 Oct. 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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Research shows eye contact is key to satisfying social interactions and activates social parts of the brain.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
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Many remotes include a push-to-talk button that activates voice control only when pressed.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Yet even as deal activity and exits start to increase, fundraising from institutional investors continues to fall due to a lack of distributions and poor performance in many funds.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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As the former Prince Andrew exits his royal residence, Queen Elizabeth II's beloved corgis will still have a home.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Moves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moves. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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