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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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
For its August return, the event — which showcases reggae and Pacific Islands music — is moving outdoors and expanding to two days.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2025
The move was slammed by Baldoni’s team in a memo sent Friday to U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2025
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With their young talent and upcoming draft picks, the Heat have moved forward in crafting such a potential package.
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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng surged 3.7% for one of the biggest moves.
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The canal authority has promised to relocate people and is currently in discussions with local communities.—
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Jones arrived Wednesday morning at the homeless encampment to offer coffee and help those relocating.—
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The severity of this year’s flu season is driven by a combination of factors, experts suggested.—
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Revenues for the three-month period rose 5 percent to $2.2 billion, ahead of the $2.11 billion analysts projected and were driven by progress at Coach, Tapestry’s biggest brand.—
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Industrialists need storytellers to bring their ideas into the public consciousness, to shift perceptions and gain the backing that turns innovation into reality.—
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But through the years, their conversations have shifted more toward philosophies on culture and managing teams.—
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The tax relief applies to individuals and businesses in southern California affected by wildfires and straight-line winds that began Jan. 7.—
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This decision will jeopardize our national security and significantly affect and damage the economies of numerous communities nationwide.—
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Provide opportunities for professional growth, encourage open feedback, and show appreciation for hard work.—
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Applications encouraged from people of color, women, and/or veterans 5.—
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To accomplish that, the farmers had to persuade their clients to embrace a new aesthetic: less polished and more primal, twining and frondy, founded on blossoms that might be too lush and soft to endure weeks of refrigerated storage but could be guaranteed to look and smell like nothing else.—
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McCafferty wasn’t persuaded by the state’s arguments, which concerned player safety and integrity of the sport.—
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The referral agent is also voice activated and calls patients to connect them with the right specialists.—
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Charged visions seek to be explored when the moon activates Mars retrograde.—
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The bullet had entered 65-year-old Sheryl Ferguson’s midsection, exited high on her back, passed through the chair behind her and lodged in the wall.—
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Many women are compelled to reduce their working hours, accept lower-paying jobs, or exit the labor force entirely due to caregiving responsibilities—exacerbating the gender pay gap and limiting career advancement opportunities.—
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“Move.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/move. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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