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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He moved to Minehead in 2020 when deemed to be of low risk of reoffending.
From BBC • Jul. 10, 2026
After hitting Guam and the Northern Marianas on Monday as a super typhoon, Bavi was downgraded to a typhoon as it moved across the Pacific Ocean.
From Barron's • Jul. 10, 2026
On Wednesday, Roberts moved the inquiry to the 4th Circuit, headquartered in Richmond, Va.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2026
Born in France, Fery’s family moved to Wimbledon when he was an infant.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2026
Ma moved aside so I could reach the drying rack above the sink, which she had lowered on its pulley.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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