- present participle of move.
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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These practical considerations are especially important when moving a promising scientific concept from the laboratory toward real medical applications.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
"Do I think we're moving in the right direction? Yes, but way too slowly," Schomaker said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
But U.S. involvement might draw the Houthis to attack more ships moving through the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, which would further drive up the price of oil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
“Just keep digging deep and moving forward,” Harbaugh said Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
Everything was moving too fast and everything was going so slowly that I lived a whole lifetime in that moment.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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