Moved and Swept

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Moved adjective - Being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion.

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Swept and moved are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Swept" instead the word "Moved" as a noun or a verb.

Nearby Words: move, moving, movement, mover, movable

Swept adjective - Possessing sweep.

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Moved and swept are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Moved" instead the word "Swept" as a noun or a verb.

This was quickly swept under the rug when she moved from that book to Peter David's Madrox.

Source: Characters / New Mutants
Coconut Effect: The vibranium shield, when it's hit, thrown, or touched, or moved around slightly for display, makes a sound like a cymbal or gong being swept.

Source: Film / Captain America: The First Avenger
As it moved aimlessly, it swept out fast stretches that spanned tens of meters.

Source: Blob Monster

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