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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"One colleague's whole demeanor annoyed me, so when she moved roles, I wanted to celebrate with my own drink - not give her money."
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
The Dutch central bank said Wednesday it had moved 86 tonnes of its gold reserves out of the United States and Canada to London, citing "increasing geopolitical unrest."
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Wilson moved to New York City and joined saxophonist Steve Coleman’s influential M-Base Collective, debuting with her 1986 LP “Point of View.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Not long after, the publisher Condé Nast moved into a building nearby.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Something moved in the ruts between here and the road.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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