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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3
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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8
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
Malcolm Gladwell, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Word moved around the ticket-holders, likely waiting for Novak Djokovic’s match to follow this one, that one of their own was doing something special.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 June 2025
The move is a recognition by Sony that broadcast TV audiences are aging, and the studio must expand its reach to stay relevant with younger viewers.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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Verb
The rational criminal, after all, will just move a block over—set up shop where the odds tilt in his favor.
—Malcolm Gladwell, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Word moved around the ticket-holders, likely waiting for Novak Djokovic’s match to follow this one, that one of their own was doing something special.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Noun
On Friday, Lively's attorneys filed a motion to withdraw and dismiss her claims of intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress, saying the move would streamline the case and focus on other claims made against Baldoni.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 3 June 2025
The move is a recognition by Sony that broadcast TV audiences are aging, and the studio must expand its reach to stay relevant with younger viewers.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for move
Verb
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Recently relocating from London to Lisbon, the company has said Puro-Steele’s remit will be to oversee the agency’s strategic growth ambitions, particularly its goal of elevating Portuguese and Iberian Peninsula talent on the global stage.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
28 May 2025
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Erik said she’s heard of several companies closing or relocating parts of their business.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
28 May 2025
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The franchise has driven over half a billion hours of streams, with the original accounting for more than 280 hours.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
26 May 2025
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Derek Jeter gets his 2,000th career hit, becoming the eighth player in Yankees history to reach the milestone. 2008 — Chase Utley tied the National League lead with his 16th homer and drove in six runs as Philadelphia routed Colorado 20-5.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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That leadership change followed GOP gains through 2024’s Senate Bill 382, which shifted appointment powers from Gov. Josh Stein (D-NC) to Republican State Auditor Dave Boliek.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2025
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As one of the biggest budget comedies to come out of India, the action shifts from the boat across to London, then France, Spain and back to the UK as the police search for their killer.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
27 May 2025
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Some have said that the dollar’s reserve currency status may be affected, perhaps diminished somewhat – which would have many ramifications, including a rise in the cost to the U.S. for financing its deficits.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Young boys’ development seems to have been particularly affected.—
Claire Cain Miller,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Verb
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There is no fee to nominate and self-nominations are encouraged.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
26 May 2025
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They’re encouraged to speak up, not penalized for it.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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For fifteen years, the Patriotic Millionaires have waged an earnest battle to persuade wealthy people to lobby for higher taxes on themselves.—
Evan Osnos,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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But nothing Akasha’s old friend said could persuade Akasha to relinquish his empire.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
22 May 2025
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Take these steps to win bonus bets for basketball, baseball, hockey and other sports this weekend: Follow the links on this page to activate the welcome offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Breathing in and sighing out slowly for longer than your in breath with an open mouth can activate the vagus nerve, a crucial component of the parasympathetic nervous system.—
Paul McClure
May 24,
New Atlas,
24 May 2025
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Fischer explained that she's heard a narrative that the show declined in quality about halfway through its run, which lasted from 2005 until 2013, and that the sitcom struggled once series lead Steve Carell exited during season 7.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
29 May 2025
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Four other transfer quarterbacks also exited with years to spare.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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“Move.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/move. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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