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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They also moved from a volunteer-run organization with a yearly stipend for employees to a paid model because, said Den Herder, “You can’t keep staff if you’re not paying them.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
But I’ve found myself moved during this time period by products that say they will do exactly one thing and then do it.
From Slate • Jun. 10, 2026
"Places like A&E can be quite popular spots, just sitting there and hopefully not be moved on," she says.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The CEO has moved to cut costs by announcing plans to lay off staff.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Over the summer, my mom moved me two hours away from Trey and my friends and from Owasso to Sallisaw.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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