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as in relocates
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 drives
to set or keep in motion
the hands of the wall clock are moved by battery
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as in shifts
to change one's position
don't move while I'm trying to draw your portrait
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as in influences
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 provokes
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 persuades
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 activates
to cause to function
this one button moves the whole machine
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as in exits
to leave a place often for another
the police officer told the loiterers to move along
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as in means
an action planned or taken to achieve a desired result
retiring early was a smart move
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as in movements
the act or an instance of changing position
don't make a move
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Recent Examples of moves
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
The intuitive Moon moves through your 9th House of Travel, heightening the longing to explore ideas that restore hope and widen your world.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Later in the day, after the Moon moves into your sign, your energy will gain momentum and things will go your way.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Barcelona is coming off a midweek Copa del Rey quarterfinal victory and will look to carry that momentum back into league action as the season moves toward its final stretch.
—Robbie Farias, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the Heat moves forward with the same roster as one of only three teams in the NBA that didn’t make a trade before Thursday’s deadline.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
In the romantic drama (which won a special jury award for debut feature), physical therapist Audrey (Moon Choi) moves back home to help her mother recover after a car accident.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Israel says the crossing is scheduled to open Monday as its ceasefire with Hamas moves ahead.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Once the next cold front moves through on Tuesday, those along and east of I-35 have the highest chance to see a shower or storm.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
The show utilizes vivid color and energetic music to encourage kids to participate in the various adventures and activities, whether that’s mimicking Danny’s dance moves, flying like an airplane, or battling the aforementioned gravity-defying goldfish.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
In addition to the oil blockade, several nations made additional moves this week that hit Cuba hard.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
And then the tale moves toward its ordained ending.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Stocks at Night Email Newsletter From the CNBC Pro staff comes an evening playbook on Wall Street’s biggest headlines, moves, and hidden gems from the day, and get a first look at tomorrow’s stock market moving moments.
—CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Those moves were found to be unlawful in court, similar to other court rulings that rejected appointments in California, Nevada, and New Jersey.
—Kanishka Singh, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The moves were more modest in other Asian markets and in Europe.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
As an arctic cold front moves over the tri-state area this weekend, with below zero wind chills forecasted with the possibility of more snow, the Mundys hope to get two more days of riding in.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
Money may flow freely as the intuitive Moon moves through your 2nd House of Resources, trining lucky Jupiter in your 10th House of Goals.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 8 Feb. 2026
The intuitive Moon moves through your 9th House of Travel, heightening the longing to explore ideas that restore hope and widen your world.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2026
Later in the day, after the Moon moves into your sign, your energy will gain momentum and things will go your way.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
Barcelona is coming off a midweek Copa del Rey quarterfinal victory and will look to carry that momentum back into league action as the season moves toward its final stretch.
—Robbie Farias, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Meanwhile, the Heat moves forward with the same roster as one of only three teams in the NBA that didn’t make a trade before Thursday’s deadline.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
In the romantic drama (which won a special jury award for debut feature), physical therapist Audrey (Moon Choi) moves back home to help her mother recover after a car accident.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Israel says the crossing is scheduled to open Monday as its ceasefire with Hamas moves ahead.
—Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Once the next cold front moves through on Tuesday, those along and east of I-35 have the highest chance to see a shower or storm.
—Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
The Pack Drumline that plays for Chicago Bulls and Chicago Sky games entertained before the game while Black fraternities and sororities showed off their dance moves.
—ABC News, 14 Feb. 2026
The show utilizes vivid color and energetic music to encourage kids to participate in the various adventures and activities, whether that’s mimicking Danny’s dance moves, flying like an airplane, or battling the aforementioned gravity-defying goldfish.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026
In addition to the oil blockade, several nations made additional moves this week that hit Cuba hard.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 14 Feb. 2026
And then the tale moves toward its ordained ending.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Stocks at Night Email Newsletter From the CNBC Pro staff comes an evening playbook on Wall Street’s biggest headlines, moves, and hidden gems from the day, and get a first look at tomorrow’s stock market moving moments.
—CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
Those moves were found to be unlawful in court, similar to other court rulings that rejected appointments in California, Nevada, and New Jersey.
—Kanishka Singh, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
The moves were more modest in other Asian markets and in Europe.
—Stan Choe, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
As an arctic cold front moves over the tri-state area this weekend, with below zero wind chills forecasted with the possibility of more snow, the Mundys hope to get two more days of riding in.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moves
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International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions trade group relocates from Alexandria, Virginia, to Orlando.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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After the family relocates to Connecticut from New York, Delia can’t help but turn their quaint, historical home into a gaudy spectacle full of terrible, modern-gothic artwork.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Unlike body composition metrics, BMI obscures the true extent of metabolic dysfunction and cannot distinguish between muscle and fat — or between superficial fat and the visceral fat that drives diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions.—
Bret Scher,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Some of what also drives Honnold is making the world a better place.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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When a word feels too abstract, Jacobs shifts the phrasing, lowers the tempo or elongates a syllable until Siena grasps it.—
Reylee Billingsley,
AZCentral.com,
7 Feb. 2026
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In the ad, Yang and Hamm appear to be a bit salty that they weren’t invited to a party on Ritz island, though The Avengers star quickly shifts their mood, and the three jet ski through the sands of the bash.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Texas economy has been growing, but that is not the only thing that influences the inflow of potential migrants.—
Mike Schneider,
Fortune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Araminta inadvertently influences Sophie’s reconnection with Benedict (Luke Thompson) out in the countryside after Sophie’s stepmother sends her packing.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
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The aroma of coffee brewing reliably provokes desire.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Deadline can reveal the first trailer for the radical love story revolving around Suzanne and undocumented migrant Osmane, whose relationship provokes a wave of anger and indignation all around them, forcing them to resist.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
10 Feb. 2026
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Most of the passengers are content to wait for the driver to figure things out, but Folarin persuades a passing truck driver to take him and his sons the rest of the way.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
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Capability alone no longer persuades buyers who now want proof of systems that work quietly in the background while results take the center stage.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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When damage occurs, whether as a crack, fracture, or microscopic defect, the material senses the disruption and activates an internal repair response.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sanders’ go-to exercise activates muscles in your core and hips to help prevent the above inefficiencies.—
Sarah Klein,
Outside,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Departures remained elevated, with 262 CFO exits worldwide—2% higher than 2024 and 5% above the seven‑year average—but appointments outpaced exits by 54 roles, the widest gap since Russell Reynolds began tracking CFO turnover in 2019.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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The driver exits the SUV, and gunshots are heard roughly two seconds later.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Moves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moves. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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