as in emotional
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
he gave a truly moving graduation speech that had some graduates in tears
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as in relocating
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 driving
to set or keep in motion
the hands of the wall clock are moved by battery
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as in shifting
to change one's position
don't move while I'm trying to draw your portrait
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as in affecting
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 provoking
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 persuading
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 activating
to cause to function
this one button moves the whole machine
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as in exiting
to leave a place often for another
the police officer told the loiterers to move along
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Recent Examples of moving
Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2026
Among the more moving cases that Blair describes are those of people who in life were vulnerable and powerless but in death were considered formidable threats.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Firefighters came to the aid of a family whose home was destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire this week in Simi Valley.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
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Adjective
And despite their time on stage being cut short, EJAE’s speech was one of the night’s most moving.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 Mar. 2026
Among the more moving cases that Blair describes are those of people who in life were vulnerable and powerless but in death were considered formidable threats.
—Rivka Galchen, New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
To put one foot in front of the other and keep moving.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026
Firefighters came to the aid of a family whose home was destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire this week in Simi Valley.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moving
Adjective
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And, while some of the book’s emotional notes are near-universal, the author’s ancestry adds an irresistible sheen of money and glamour.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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Johnston carries the film and the emotional core, but Navarrette delivers the kind of instant classic horror performance that will surely traumatize Gen Z for years.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Mallory Brooks, a photographer, moved into one of the units 10 years ago after relocating from Florida.—
Stacker,
Boston Herald,
18 May 2026
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Once a popular destination for workers and businesses relocating, the region is now experiencing domestic outmigration.—
Aldo Svaldi,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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Both are fair concerns – driving from Michigan to Florida would be a challenge for anyone.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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Police say Clark and friend Caleb Vazquez, 18, fatally shot three men outside the Islamic Center of San Diego late Monday morning before driving several blocks away and killing themselves.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Trump has been threatening for weeks that the ceasefire reached in mid-April could end if Iran does not make a deal, with shifting parameters for striking such an agreement.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The real estate industry continues to evolve rapidly through technology and shifting markets.—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Can soda go back and forth between cold and room temperature without affecting the quality?—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
24 May 2026
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That’s just over half the average cost of $145,000 for all fraud cases, which also include incidents affecting private companies and government agencies.—
Sarah Webber,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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On May 18, Venus will conclude its journey through the flirtatious and thought-provoking sign of Gemini and enter the sentimental and hopeless romantic sign of Cancer.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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The neighborhood’s creative spirit shines at Cam Raleigh, a dynamic contemporary art space with thought-provoking works rooted in community and regional narratives.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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But there is little evidence that the AI ads, in themselves, are persuading new voters.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Influencers have become a routine part of persuading voters in local, state and national races as legacy media’s reach has waned, though there are few laws on the books regulating them.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
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Key Takeaways Meditating for 10 to 15 minutes a day can help lower blood pressure by activating the parasympathetic nervous system and relaxing blood vessels.—
Sukhman Rekhi,
Verywell Health,
21 May 2026
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But for the brands activating in grocery aisles, sports bars, and digital feeds, that uncertainty is largely irrelevant.—
Phil Lempert,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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“Moving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moving. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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