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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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
Kendrick Calfee
may 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
To a 51-year-old whose nostalgia is far more bittersweet, what could be more moving?
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Dan Kois,
Pitchfork,
17 May 2026
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
4 July 2026
Apple’s velvet garden around your information creates significant inertia for those considering moving platforms.
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Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
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Citations were given for 39 hazardous moving violations and 65 non-moving violations.
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Kendrick Calfee
may 24,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
To a 51-year-old whose nostalgia is far more bittersweet, what could be more moving?
—
Dan Kois,
Pitchfork,
17 May 2026
Verb
That improv continued into the 23-day shoot of the one-location film, which was shot chronologically to allow further character discovery throughout production, while providing the safety of moving linearly through the story.
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Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
4 July 2026
Apple’s velvet garden around your information creates significant inertia for those considering moving platforms.
—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
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Contreras, meanwhile, entered Tuesday's game after an emotional stretch.
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Humanitarian workers say the emotional toll is becoming increasingly visible inside temporary shelters.
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The company behind the transformation of downtown with the Power & Light District says relocating residents are drawn to the Lights’ amenities, like rooftop pools and exclusive events for residents, alongside the ability to live an urban lifestyle.
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However, strict immigration rules, the country’s geographic isolation, and the steep costs of relocating mean only wealthy Americans can realistically make the move.
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Also boosting demand and driving ticket prices for Saturday’s game is the fact that 41-year-old superstar Cristiano Ronaldo, who has 669 million Instagram followers, is captain of the Portuguese team and has said this World Cup will be his last, making each appearance a high-profile event.
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Tire pressure sensors are vital to a vehicle’s health, especially when driving on pothole and junk-laden Atlanta streets.
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Multiple soccer writers are reporting on social media that this game could also move time, shifting an hour later, potentially due to weather, but also possibly due to the potential overlap with the England-Mexico game.
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Trump has redirected federal money to help finance billions of dollars of renovations, shifting hundreds of thousands of dollars in funds from National Parks and other programs.
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In a 2023 survey by World Athletics, a global sports federation, 75% of responding athletes said the impacts of climate change are negatively affecting their health and athletic performance.
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At stake in the battle between HUD and LAHSA is an array of services affecting some of the region’s most vulnerable residents.
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If that conversation also seems too anxiety-provoking, focus on modes of communication that do feel accessible to you.
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Temperatures reached historic highs Historic high temperatures in 2003, surpassed this time, were blamed for 15,000 deaths, provoking a national reckoning about care of older people, who were particularly hard-hit.
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Since Mary Grace’s death, her parents have poured their energy into persuading lawmakers to make camps safer by banning cabins in active flood plains, mandating 24-7 weather monitoring and requiring rigorous annual evacuation training.
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Vance is leading the negotiations with Iran, which include persuading the Islamic Republic to pull back its support for Hezbollah in return for financial relief.
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In her first year activating, Rowe said, Her Fantasy Box arrived with 20,000 units and left with none.
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In Bridgeport, officials are activating the cooling center protocol from Wednesday through Friday.
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“Moving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moving. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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