on the move

phrase

Synonyms of on the movenext
1
: in a state of moving about from place to place
2
: in a state of moving ahead or making progress
said that civilization is always on the move

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At this point, Call seems to be the most certain to be on the move. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 2 Aug. 2026 With the trade deadline looming, Mize is among a handful of Tigers who could soon be on the move. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 San Diego Padres All-Star closer Mason Miller could be on the move, but the team is just 1½ games behind the race for a wild-card spot in the National League. — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026 But now there’s a new fashion front for Frasers, which seems to be always be on the move. — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for on the move

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“On the move.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20move. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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