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
Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2025
Experts say heavy bomber drones are very useful against non-moving targets, as well as against groups of soldiers or bunkers, but are typically used at night.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
The Hollywood Reporter and Rolling Stone reported in September 2024 that the Joplin biopic was moving forward with the help of California's tax credit.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Then, keep scrolling to check out more moving essentials like vacuum space-saver bags and heavy-duty tape.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2025
Experts say heavy bomber drones are very useful against non-moving targets, as well as against groups of soldiers or bunkers, but are typically used at night.
—Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
If your peonies are not thriving after a few years, consider digging them up in the fall and replanting so the roots are not too deep, or moving them to a different location.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
The Hollywood Reporter and Rolling Stone reported in September 2024 that the Joplin biopic was moving forward with the help of California's tax credit.
—Nicholas Rice, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moving
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The entire scene unfolded on Neuheisel’s network, which invited viewers to witness the emotional roller coaster of a father rooting for his son.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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See the emotional exchange here.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ebert said that the festival has already been approached by concerned locals who are trying to figure out funding, and relocating elsewhere is still a possibility.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
1 Oct. 2025
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Now, the bank is relocating down the road to the Harris Building at 13024 Ballantyne Corporate Place.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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In bodycam footage provided by Ory, the gold truck's driver said the woman driving the car behind him caused the wreck after pulling into the other lane to avoid colliding with the back of the truck.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Moyes rejigged his attack, bringing in £35million summer signing Tyler Dibling for Dewsbury-Hall and shifting Iliman Ndiaye into the No 10 role.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The mini-alliances keep shifting.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Some of these actions are affecting pediatricians’ vaccine purchasing directly.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
3 Oct. 2025
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Here are stories about how the impasse is affecting North Carolina, from paychecks and furloughs to shuttered services.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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Throughout the weekend, McIlroy and other European players sparred with fans, provoking the Irish golfer in at least one instance to yell back at the crowd, while others flashed middle fingers in response to the jeers.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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There was the invasion, the election deniers, and a leader provoking his audience to do something.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Sep. 2025
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Klopp still has a job in the game, as overseer of the Red Bull Group, which seems to consist of giving advice here and there, watching games, assessing potential signings and then persuading those signings to, erm, sign.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Sponsorship organizations seek donations by persuading people and groups that have, to lend financial support those who don’t have or have far less.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
30 Sep. 2025
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This includes continuing to donate 5 percent of our profits to a range of organizations and activating our long-standing tradition of local volunteerism.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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With the sun shining in your sign until September 22 and both eclipses activating your axis of self and relationships, this month pushes you into taking initiative in your life.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Moving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moving. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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