moved
Americanadjective
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(of the mind or feelings) affected with emotion or passion; touched.
Your unexpected kindness has left me grateful and deeply moved.
Everyone was moved by the story of his capture and eventual rescue.
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having been changed from one position or place to another.
It’s obvious which are the moved objects—you can see the handprints in the dust.
Etymology
Origin of moved
First recorded in 1200–50; move ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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A significant storm system capable of producing strong updrafts, heavy precipitation and icing moved over Southern Florida on Sunday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
After two years he was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles and then moved to Indianapolis, where he stepped in to guide the team to a winning record.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
“The white neighbors moved so fast I never met them,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
CEO Stéphane de La Faverie says the beauty giant has moved past merely ‘restoring growth.’
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
The police line opened, the truck moved through.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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