1
as in to relocate
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 to drive
to set or keep in motion
the hands of the wall clock are moved by battery
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as in to shift
to change one's position
don't move while I'm trying to draw your portrait
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as in to affect
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 to encourage
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 to persuade
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 to activate
to cause to function
this one button moves the whole machine
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as in to exit
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 shifting
the act or an instance of changing position
don't make a move
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Recent Examples of move
Fiona Bornhöft, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2025
The baby kept moving her fingers right around the dog's eyes, but Daisy Doo didn't care.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
News Desk, Artforum, 11 Mar. 2025
Experts applauded the move, calling it long overdue, but questioned how realistic any change will be.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Once the pandemic came along, Stegemann moved bit by bit from Hamburg out to Bender’s in the countryside.
—Fiona Bornhöft, Architectural Digest, 22 Mar. 2025
The baby kept moving her fingers right around the dog's eyes, but Daisy Doo didn't care.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
The move comes after the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) sued the organization on behalf of four theater groups concerned that the nature of their work, which centers centers LGTBQ+ people and issues, would exclude them from funding.
—News Desk, Artforum, 11 Mar. 2025
Experts applauded the move, calling it long overdue, but questioned how realistic any change will be.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for move
Verb
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But that's just one of many reasons to visit, retire, or relocate to Tallahassee.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Trump in February said all the Palestinians living in Gaza should be relocated into other Middle East countries, while the U.S. develops the territory.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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The decision to focus on Bernstein and von Karajan was driven by Danish’s fascination with their contrasting reputations and profound cultural influences.—
Court Stroud,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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This is why machines driven by biological muscles have always been rather small and simple—up to a couple centimeters long and typically with only a single actuating joint.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
15 Mar. 2025
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The United States has shifted its approach on the war since the return of Trump to the White House.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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The increase came as border-crossing routes shifted away from Arizona to California last winter and spring, with San Diego County becoming the busiest gateway for undocumented immigrants crossing between ports of entry.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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His footwork, his mindset, and he’s not affected by having one bad play.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The crash affected entry into the Port of Baltimore for weeks as the debris blocked entry for other ships.—
Ayesha Ali,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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On the positive side, the increase in applications from students of color and the growing diversity of the applicant pool are encouraging signs of progress toward more significant equity in higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Community Board 2 voted against the project in May, hoping to encourage the state liquor board to deny the liquor license, though community boards have no actual blocking power.—
Bridget Read,
Curbed,
14 Mar. 2025
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Gibson also persuaded the rail network to construct a station at Old Trafford.—
Michael Walker,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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Belgium’s new defense minister plans to write a letter in November to around 120,000 citizens who are age 18 to try to persuade at least 500 of them to sign up for voluntary military service.—
Lorne Cook,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2025
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Keep your headlights on and activate emergency flashers to alert other drivers of your position.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Orange County Register,
13 Mar. 2025
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The system can only be activated under certain driving conditions, requiring specific environmental and traffic criteria to be met.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Instead of redoubling decarbonization efforts, the U.S. and the European Union are rolling back climate laws, Canada is axing the consumer carbon tax, China and India are continuing to build coal plants, and corporations are exiting net zero climate commitments.—
Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Eyes on Peraza Oswald Peraza, a third base and bench option, is okay after exiting Tuesday’s game against the Red Sox early.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Move.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/move. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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