moving
Americanadjective
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capable of or having movement.
a moving object.
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causing or producing motion.
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involved in changing the location of possessions, a residence, office, etc..
moving expenses.
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involving a motor vehicle in motion.
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actuating, instigating, or impelling.
the moving spirit behind the party.
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stirring or evoking strong feelings or emotions, especially touchingly or pathetically.
a moving story.
adjective
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arousing or touching the emotions
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changing or capable of changing position
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causing motion
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of moving
First recorded in 1300–50, moving is from the Middle English word meving. See move, -ing 2
Vocabulary lists containing moving
Example Sentences
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Barros said Ukraine's "drone superiority" had even neutralised Russia's attempts to gain an advantage by moving "overwhelming numbers" of troops to the front line, but added that the advantage may be shortlived.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Different festivals appear to have adopted markedly different pricing strategies - such as moving to day events or offering less camping - leading to diverging real costs for music lovers across the UK festival circuit.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
“But no environmental impact report for this project exists. We are asking the state to complete the report its own laws require before moving forward.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
As the Mamdani era nears its sixth month, City Hall’s search for a chief executive to run the Economic Development Corporation is moving at a crawl.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
The voices were yelling now and Jeff was moving with the phone.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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