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
Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
The cast surrounding her has great comedic timing, and the subplot involving Siaja’s mother Neevee (Maika Harper) and a returning flame from her past (Jay Ryan) is one of the season’s most moving.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Phil Plait, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
By mid-January, it was listed in the $80 range; however, before moving above $90 per ounce.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The offense is considered a non-moving violation with no license points, though vehicles can be towed in some cases.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 31 Dec. 2025
The cast surrounding her has great comedic timing, and the subplot involving Siaja’s mother Neevee (Maika Harper) and a returning flame from her past (Jay Ryan) is one of the season’s most moving.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
But a particle moving near the speed of light will see that radiation coming from ahead of it hugely amplified in energy because of the Doppler shift, and at these speeds, that effect operates on a ridiculously extreme level.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 3 Apr. 2026
By mid-January, it was listed in the $80 range; however, before moving above $90 per ounce.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for moving
Adjective
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Is this emotional state of particular interest to you?—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Security grows as the emotional Moon in your 2nd House of Production trines cheerful Jupiter in your 10th House of Gains.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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But all that extra work of closing off a building, safely relocating the colony, and sanitizing absolutely everything is worth it to save the bats, right?—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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But many of them might have already found that relocating to some countries, or obtaining a second passport in these places, has become harder over the last couple of years as these have tightened residency and descent rules.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Cody Bellinger contributed to the Yankees erasing a four-run deficit through four innings by driving in three runs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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According to Nicole Wegman of Ring Concierge, trends are shifting toward bold bands, distinctive settings, dual-band designs, and colorful gemstones that add personality and a modern twist.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The education ministry will issue guidelines for schools starting Sunday, with options such as adjusting timetables and shifting to online classes being considered.—
Max Burman,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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Other nationwide lawsuits are opposing more recent changes affecting the custody and care of immigrant children.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The proportion of rye to wheat flour can also vary widely, affecting both texture and nutrient content.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Those forces may give the president more leverage in his negotiations, but also risk fueling Tehran's resentment and provoking a harsher response, analysts say.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
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Women and girls are asked to imagine themselves as a river, provoking powerful reflection on the culture of gender in post-Soviet Asia.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
26 Mar. 2026
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That would involve changing some state laws, persuading housing lenders to be more accommodating and overcoming resistance from construction unions.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The job of persuading players with Congolese ties to represent the country’s national team on its long-shot run to the World Cup fell to Gabriel Zakuani, a Congolese player whose career had been spent mostly in England.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
1 Apr. 2026
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These spaces and events are activating an intergenerational, community consciousness and conversation.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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After all, with several planets in Aries activating your partnership sector, important conversations and turning points are almost inevitable in this area of your life.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Moving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moving. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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