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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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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
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 12, Sacbee.com, 12 Jan. 2026
Later in the night, a visibly moved Paul Thomas Anderson scooped best screenplay, best director, and best musical or comedy.
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 12 Jan. 2026
Stephen Whyno, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
The move forward with that lineup then was confirmed ahead of Saturday’s game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
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Since the beginning of the new year, California has implemented a new ingredient to tortillas that is expected to improve the health of generations moving forward.
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The Washington Commanders are hiring David Blough as their offensive coordinator, according to a person with knowledge of the move.
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According to West Singhbhum Deputy Commissioner Chandan Kumar, officials are also working to help people in nearby villages relocate while wildlife experts attempt to track down the elephant.—
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Cutting, relocating, sprinting into space.—
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As previously reported by Fox News Digital, the unrest has been driven by a mix of economic desperation and political anger.—
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While there are some other small new concessions in the CBA that will help players make ends meet (such as getting access to health benefits in the offseason), to hear ECHLers explain their strike vote, the pay bump was never the driving force.—
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As 2025 fades away in the rearview mirror, Americans have quickly shifted their attention toward recent events in Venezuela.—
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The company later shifted focus to menstrual health.—
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
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But law enforcement experts told CNN the dragging incident last summer could have affected his decision-making – though how such an experience impacts law enforcement varies from officer to officer.—
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The teeth also captured climate shifts such as the Late Antique Little Ice Age and the Medieval Climate Anomaly, which might have encouraged some increase in migration into England.—
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Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.—
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For their part, Samuel Adams and Paul Revere each worked hard to persuade Irishmen, Hessians, Indigenous people, and former slaves to defect to the patriot side.—
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The Running Point actress was spotted shopping for holiday presents last December with a hands-free bag strapped across her body, and just one 12-second TikTok clip persuaded us to dole out some change on a purse that’s just like hers.—
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During inquiries, the ICO found 178 active email accounts using passwords identical or similar to those set by the organization’s IT desk when the account was activated.—
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In cases of near-zero visibility due to dense fog, activate your hazard lights and seek a safe spot, like a nearby business parking lot, to pull over and stop.—
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Thankfully, Tia yet again rises to the occasion and smooths the fight over and helps Gizelle and Keiarna, at the very least, return to a common ground while Wendy exits stage left.—
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The driver, later identified as Sampson, continued to drive recklessly at high speed and exited the interstate and headed into downtown Ybor City.—
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“Move.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/move. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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