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as in relocates
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 drives
to set or keep in motion
the hands of the wall clock are moved by battery
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as in shifts
to change one's position
don't move while I'm trying to draw your portrait
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as in influences
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 provokes
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 persuades
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 activates
to cause to function
this one button moves the whole machine
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as in exits
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 movements
the act or an instance of changing position
don't make a move
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Recent Examples of moves
Arkansas Online, 8 Jan. 2026
The Honda moves forward, turning to the right.
—Devon Lum, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
The new guidance moves away from the current MyPlate model and inverts the classic depiction of the food pyramid, a longstanding visual of the American diet.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
The drama moves as kinetically as the production.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
As precipitation moves toward the Front Range overnight, some locations may experience a brief period of rain before transitioning to snow.
—Joe Ruch, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The 2026 iteration of Japandi moves away from pale woods and white walls, and incorporates deeper neutrals and texture.
—Sophie Aliece Hollis, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
First, coverage that moves with changing shapes across the day, not just throughout multiple months.
—Footwear News, 11 Nov. 2025
But under the right circumstances, that energy can be channeled as passion that moves the dream forward.
—Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 11 Nov. 2025
Chloe Taylor,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2026
Yet the import taxes haven’t yet pushed up stickers, in part because automakers are largely absorbing the higher costs and due to moves by the government that have provided carmakers with some relief.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
Chiles, 24, cut loose in the routine, as her teammates mimicked her moves and cheered alongside the mat.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
The moves were expected after it was learned on Monday that Lindholm was going to miss some time, though the injury is thus far undisclosed.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
The light fabric smooths bumps and moves with you through workouts while still being comfortable for lounging.
—Emma Greene, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
The state moved into the 23rd spot for inbound moves by do-it-yourself movers last year after ranking 40th in 2024.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
The Tribune is tracking some of the key portal moves for local teams and players.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The moves have done little to stop the bolivar’s fall.
—Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025
Verb
One slightly wrong rate in a budget, procurement forecast, or loan estimate easily moves millions of dollars in the wrong direction.
—Noun
The market moves suggest that investors this time are pushing aside fears of bigger geopolitical conflicts and remain confident in risk-on assets as the new year begins.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for moves
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There are several cases where teams’ records move from one city to the next when a franchise relocates.—
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Her new drama stars Léa Seydoux as a renowned pianist who relocates with her family to the countryside and then uncovers a life-shattering truth that forces her to confront the complexities of love and trust.—
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When the temperature drops below 32 degrees and a glowing snowflake on the dashboard warns of icy roads, my car practically drives itself to Lighthouse Tofu in Annandale.—
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Those near misses helped extend Ole Miss drives at times.—
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After the midterm elections are over, the focus gradually shifts to the next presidential election, and the incumbent president increasingly limps like a lame duck.—
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By the weekend, the Libra Moon shifts attention to your money and values sector, encouraging balance around spending, earning, and self-worth.—
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According to Spark Biomedical, this stimulation regulates the nervous system and influences blood flow.—
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The type of bone used influences the nutritional profile, and prepackaged broths can have added salts or other ingredients.—
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The result is a film that provokes thought more than feeling, one that invites discussion, while denying audiences the emotional dimension that might have driven home its relevance.—
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But when her latest husband, discord spirit Raksh, provokes the council’s wrath, Amina must clean up his blunder, contend with Marjana’s demands for the truth…and figure out who on her crew is plotting a mutiny.—
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Nuremberg explores how authoritarian regimes take over democracies — not by making a detailed intellectual case that persuades on its merits but by validating the power fantasies of those who feel shut out.—
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In the final confrontation, Tea persuades Miran to surrender, arguing that doing so will protect his family.—
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When the steering wheel is retracted, the vehicle activates a passenger airbag integrated into the instrument panel.—
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Beginning with a spark early in the year, as a solar eclipse in Aquarius activates your romantic and creative side, don’t be surprised if love feels playful again, as this new beginning encourages flirtation, spontaneity and intellectual expression.—
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After Jack drives away, Rachel realizes her predicament and exits her car to find Alice.—
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The money will only be returned after the traveler exits the US before the expiry of their visa.—
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“Moves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moves. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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