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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The currency recovered and has held, and billions of dollars have since moved through official channels into food, fuel and medicine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The company has moved beyond just being a chip supplier, Muse said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
As Meghan and Harry moved to separate themselves from the royal family and from life in the U.K., they settled down in California in the affluent neighborhood of Montecito and into new business ventures.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
The firm moved its headquarters to Singapore between 2021 and 2022 -- a move analysts say was intended to avoid increasing global scrutiny of Chinese firms.
From Barron's ● Aug. 24, 2026
Six years later, Hans and Gertie moved to the Philippines so he could work as an advertising manager for a magazine.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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