- 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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"We want people to remain inside and safe while the hurricane is moving through."
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
And energy was what moving pictures were all about.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Material falling toward a black hole, for example, often forms a swirling disk around it before moving inward.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
What they can contribute moving forward remains to be seen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
Kiki pushed a stroller back and forth, back and forth, like if she stopped moving, something terrible would happen.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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