Synonyms of on the move

on the move

phrase

as in nomadic

traveling from place to place

The baby is always on the move now that she can crawl.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nomadic
• nomad
• peregrine
• roaming
• itinerant
• fugitive
• migrant
• roving
• ambulatory
• wandering
• peripatetic
• vagrant
• vagabond
• ambulant
• wayfaring
• errant
• migratory
• walking
• ranging
• gallivanting
• drifting
• meandering
• strolling
• perambulatory
• sauntering
• footloose
• rambling
• traipsing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• standing
• settled
• stationary
• static
• still
• immobile
• nonmoving
• motionless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of on the move

After Only Murders In the Building‘s sleuthing trio of Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short) and Mabel (Selena Gomez) trekked to London for the upcoming Season 6, the writers room of the Hulu mystery comedy series is on the move too. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

Anyone on the move The war’s most obvious economic consequence has been its effect on oil. — Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Anyone on the move The war’s most obvious economic consequence has been its impact on oil. — Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

People on the move – in the sun In northern Kenya, herders spend much of their lives outdoors with their animals. — Anne Pisor, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026