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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2
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
Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
For me, the deepest resonance has to do with appreciating whales and dolphins as sentient beings, as creatures that share the planet with us, and that’s still a very moving idea.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
But Matlin is the most moving and exciting star on offer, and while she’s always been outspoken about her life and career — see: closed caption crusade, her involvement with the Deaf President Now!
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025
There was a moment of silence and a video showing Moore at his firebrand best, but the most moving tribute may have been delivered by Cortese.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
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One of her most moving posts was her recent follow-up with John Hopkins, longtime owner of Altadena’s O Happy Days vegan cafe and natural food store, who lost his home and store in the Eaton fire.
—Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2025
For me, the deepest resonance has to do with appreciating whales and dolphins as sentient beings, as creatures that share the planet with us, and that’s still a very moving idea.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
But Matlin is the most moving and exciting star on offer, and while she’s always been outspoken about her life and career — see: closed caption crusade, her involvement with the Deaf President Now!
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Jan. 2025
There was a moment of silence and a video showing Moore at his firebrand best, but the most moving tribute may have been delivered by Cortese.
—Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moving
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His father, who has also served significant time in prison, explained the emotional weight of watching his son endure a similar experience.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Controversy over wolf management can become more emotional and political than scientific.—
Olivia Ferrari,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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On Thursday, Waterloo Records announced that the iconic store will be changing ownership and relocating from 600 North Lamar Blvd in 2025 after 35 years of business at this location.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American-Statesman,
2 Jan. 2025
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The couple signed a multiyear deal with Netflix, reported to be worth $100 million after stepping back from their royal roles and relocating to her home state of California in 2020.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
2 Jan. 2025
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By forcing his posts to the top of feeds, elevating like-minded voices, and driving critics off the platform, Musk revealed the raw power of ownership.—
Jackie Snow,
Quartz,
14 Apr. 2025
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So what’s driving the need for these changes?—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Embrace adaptability The pace of change in the workplace continues to accelerate, driven by advancements in technology, shifting economic conditions, and the global push towards sustainability.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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As of next year, the European Film Academy is shifting its gala from December to mid-January to better position the EFAs in the award season.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Jan. 2025
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This helps your healthcare provider check for infections, kidney problems, or other issues affecting your bladder and urinary tract.—
Sayaka Blickenderfer, PhD,
Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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Many social media users also suggest using a plastic spoon rather than a metal spoon when eating the product to avoid negatively affecting the live probiotics.—
Morgan Pearson, MS,
Verywell Health,
14 Mar. 2025
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This will deepen the divide between the global North and South on issues of race and cultural difference, straining the West’s diplomatic relations with countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America while provoking broader resentment toward Western countries seen as perpetuating racial hierarchies.—
Matias Spektor,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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In 2008, the United States suggested that Georgia and Ukraine might eventually join the alliance but offered no concrete path to membership, thus provoking Russia without effectively deterring it.—
Michael Beckley,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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The agency has sued companies for persuading veterans to sell their pension and disability payments, for charging military families more than thirty-six per cent interest on pawn loans, and for misleading servicemembers to take costly cash-out refinance loans on their homes.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Bears don’t appear to be having much trouble persuading offensive players to come to Chicago after hiring Johnson, the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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The existing podium of the nearby Palace of Youth has been extended to merge with the theater’s base, further enhancing connectivity and activating the area as a vibrant public space.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Engaging in conversations about race requires activating System 2—the slower, more intentional way of thinking—to disrupt those patterns and build deeper awareness.—
Ashley B. Stewart,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Moving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moving. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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