moving
Americanadjective
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capable of or having movement.
a moving object.
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causing or producing motion.
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involved in changing the location of possessions, a residence, office, etc..
moving expenses.
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involving a motor vehicle in motion.
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actuating, instigating, or impelling.
the moving spirit behind the party.
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stirring or evoking strong feelings or emotions, especially touchingly or pathetically.
a moving story.
adjective
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arousing or touching the emotions
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changing or capable of changing position
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causing motion
Other Word Forms
- movingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of moving
First recorded in 1300–50, moving is from the Middle English word meving. See move, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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Look, the Brits needed to give Manchester some love after uprooting the show and moving north.
From BBC
"I think the politics of it is moving a little bit too fast," Jorge Pinon, a researcher at the Energy Institute at the University of Texas, told AFP.
From Barron's
It’s time to show some respect again, with Treasuries no longer moving in lockstep with stocks.
From Barron's
It’s time to show some respect again, with Treasuries no longer moving in lockstep with stocks.
From Barron's
"Keep it cute, keep it moving and I'll see you at the Brits."
From BBC
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