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
Yacob Reyes, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
After appearing to be instantly knocked unconscious, she was quickly moved and treated by medics trackside as the race continued.
—Julia Andersen, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The move comes less than a week after Bass ousted Crowley, criticizing the former chief for her decision not to fully pre-deploy engines amid dire wind forecasts and her alleged refusal to participate in an after-action report on the fire.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
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The legislative session moves fast — lawmakers have only two months each year to better the lives of Floridians.
—Yacob Reyes, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
After appearing to be instantly knocked unconscious, she was quickly moved and treated by medics trackside as the race continued.
—Julia Andersen, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
Noun
Geopolitical Pressures And The AI Supply Chain Beyond Apple’s headline-grabbing investment figure, this move could actually have a far-reaching impact on the AI supply chain, particularly in the semiconductor industry.
—Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The move comes less than a week after Bass ousted Crowley, criticizing the former chief for her decision not to fully pre-deploy engines amid dire wind forecasts and her alleged refusal to participate in an after-action report on the fire.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for move
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The rise of remote work during the health emergency allowed an influx of newcomers to relocate to Florida, bringing up demand for homes and encouraging builders to increase production.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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By imposing high import taxes, the administration hopes to incentivize companies to relocate their manufacturing operations back to American soil.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Now, for the 2025 Oscars, a handful of stars continued to drive that style trend after the red carpet for Hollywood biggest night, leaning into the naked vibe at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, which has become somewhat of a tradition.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Mar. 2025
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The other victims include the 26-year-old driving the BMW, his 23-year-old passenger and the front passenger of the Camry.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
Orlando Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2025
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The department was trying to shift those responsibilities to remaining personnel.—
Rachana Pradhan,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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Five years later, the political landscape has shifted dramatically.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Due date for individuals and businesses in the entire states of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina and parts of Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia affected by severe storms and flooding from Hurricane Helene (☆) and Hurricane Milton.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The two countries exchange a series of tit-for-tat levies affecting hundreds of billions of dollars’ worth of goods.—
TIME,
TIME,
8 Mar. 2025
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But the internet encourages the transformation of antipathy into creative fodder, and enables its dissemination.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2025
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Officials encourage Carolinians to stay informed through official emergency sources and call 911 to report any immediate threats.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The ethos resonates with Lugano’s down-to-earth yet powerful clientele so much so that the company persuaded eight of its VIPs to star in its latest ad campaign free of charge.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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Mexican residents targeted In 1915, James Rawlings, secretary-manager of the Fort Worth Relief Association, persuaded U.S. immigration agents to investigate Mexican people living in Dallas Alley.—
Richard J. Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Leo full moon activates themes of intimacy and transformation, encouraging you to dive deeper into your emotional connections.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2025
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The following year, on Oct. 21, the fledgling military branch activated Space Operations Command at Peterson Air Force Base (now Peterson Space Force Base) in Colorado.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Security camera footage showed the two suspects entering the apartment building at about 4:24 p.m. Monday and going to the door of the apartment, then exiting from a rear staircase at approximately 4:30 p.m., according to the incident report.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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Before exiting, Congressman Maxwell Frost also had a parting look.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Move.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/move. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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