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
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Etymology
Origin of moving
First recorded in 1300–50, moving is from the Middle English word meving. See move, -ing 2
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“Shrinking” music supervisor and star Christa Miller knew that Brandi Carlile’s moving “You Without Me” was a perfect fit for the series, but had to wait two years to make it happen.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Following that advice would have required nerves of steel as the market initially pulled back at the outbreak of war but then paid off as stocks surged to record highs moving into June.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
Airline, trucking and railroad stocks are often considered market bellwethers, given the companies’ vital role in moving goods and raw materials that power the economy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
According to researchers from the University of Cambridge, the way these ancient organisms reproduced limited competition and kept evolution moving at a remarkably slow pace for millions of years.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Every once in a while, she reverted to all fours and galloped to catch up with Clare, who was moving briskly, his burgundy cloak billowing behind him.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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