moving

American  

[moo-ving] / ˈmu vɪŋ /

adjective

1. capable of or having movement.

   a moving object.

2. causing or producing motion.

3. involved in changing the location of possessions, a residence, office, etc..

   moving expenses.

4. involving a motor vehicle in motion.

5. actuating, instigating, or impelling.

   the moving spirit behind the party.

6. stirring or evoking strong feelings or emotions, especially touchingly or pathetically.

   a moving story.

   Synonyms:

   poignant, pathetic, pathetic, affecting, touching

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moving British  

/ ˈmuːvɪŋ /

adjective

1. arousing or touching the emotions

2. changing or capable of changing position

3. causing motion

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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

Imagine tiny robots made from DNA moving through the bloodstream, delivering drugs exactly where they are needed and targeting threats such as cancer cells or viruses.

From Science Daily

Starting in Europe and Asia and now moving to the U.S., airlines have been slapping new fuel-related fees on tickets.

From The Wall Street Journal

A couple of weeks ago, hall of fame trainer Bob Baffert said he was moving a couple of his strings to Kentucky rather than running at Santa Anita after this weekend.

From Los Angeles Times

"Japan are a really good side and they took their chance and we didn't. We learn about each other. We keep moving, we keep working, we keep pushing."

From BBC

In early March, there was a light volume pullback to the newly formed 50-day simple moving average, which created the handle.

From Barron's

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