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move

Definition for move

noun as in progress, deed

Strongest matches

act, action, change, maneuver, measure, motion, movement, ploy, procedure, shift, step

Strong matches

alteration, modification, proceeding, stir, stirring, stratagem, stroke, turn, variation

verb as in be in motion, put in motion

Strongest matches

advance, blow, carry, change, climb, cross, drift, drive, flow, fly, go, jump, leave, migrate, proceed, progress, propel, push, relocate, remove, run, shift, ship, switch, transfer, transport, travel, walk, withdraw

Strong matches

actuate, budge, bustle, crawl, depart, dislocate, disturb, exit, glide, hurry, impel, leap, locomote, march, position, quit, roll, scram, shove, split, stir, transpose, traverse

Weak matches

get away, get going, get off, go away, head for, off-load, pull out, skip out, take off

verb as in motivate, influence

Strongest matches

bring, carry, convert, drive, lead, operate, propel, push, shift, start, turn

Strong matches

activate, actuate, advocate, affect, agitate, budge, cause, excite, impel, impress, incite, induce, inspire, inspirit, instigate, introduce, persuade, prompt, propose, quicken, recommend, rouse, shove, stimulate, stir, strike, submit, suggest, sway, touch, urge

Weak matches

bring up, draw up, get going, give rise to, play on, prevail upon, put forward, tug at, work on

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Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The move shocked most people involved with the NBA, and Dallas fans felt blindsided.

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There is no guarantee any payout will be made, but campaigners said the move was a major step forward.

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Rocks in the asthenosphere are under so much pressure that they move in and out of solid form—sometimes they are solid rocks, sometimes liquid magma.

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I don’t know why we have been moved.

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Mike Burry couldn’t see exactly who was following his financial moves, but he could tell which domains they came from.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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