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
- movingly adverb
Etymology
Origin of moving
First recorded in 1300–50, moving is from the Middle English word meving. See move, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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The idea behind the Barrelates class, Collins says, is that you’re never not moving, so the flow keeps your mind on the physical rather than whatever is happening emotionally.
From Los Angeles Times
That person will help grow and enhance the garden moving forward.
From Los Angeles Times
I think you are right to look at moving to a new home and starting afresh.
From MarketWatch
Some Americans, including Lucy’s father Hank, survived by moving into a network of underground bunkers called Vaults, while others were left to fend for themselves in the Wasteland.
From Los Angeles Times
Be skeptical of complicated strategies with many moving parts.
From Barron's
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