1
a
: marked by or capable of movement
a moving target
b
: of or relating to a change of residence
moving expenses
c
: used for transferring furnishings from one residence to another
a moving van
d
: involving a motor vehicle that is in motion
a moving violation
2
a
: producing or transferring motion or action
a moving force
b
: originating, instigating, or promoting something
has been the moving spirit behind the project
c
: stirring deeply in a way that evokes a strong emotional response
a moving story of a faithful dog
Examples of moving in a Sentence
a moving story of a faithful dog
He gave a moving speech at the memorial service.
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The final shot of Jane and her crew packing up in the big empty soundstage as Valerie walks away is very moving, in the way that this season has been so much about the loss of investment in the craft of filmmaking.
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Today, however, AI tools’ popularity may make writing less dynamic and less moving.
—Ryan Leack, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
Courtenay Valenti, who is now running [Amazon] MGM, always loved it, always thought there was something valuable to the idea of a family movie that seemed like a silly talking animal movie and turns out to be much more moving.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Violators could be ticketed similar to a non-moving violation for a driver.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
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Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 14 May 2026
Today, however, AI tools’ popularity may make writing less dynamic and less moving.
—Ryan Leack, The Conversation, 14 May 2026
Courtenay Valenti, who is now running [Amazon] MGM, always loved it, always thought there was something valuable to the idea of a family movie that seemed like a silly talking animal movie and turns out to be much more moving.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Violators could be ticketed similar to a non-moving violation for a driver.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Moving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moving. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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