move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work
Phrases
move in on
: to make advances or aggressive movements toward

Examples of move in in a Sentence

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Costumed characters move in dreamlike sequences. David Hochman, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025 The couple, who moved to Utah earlier this year, brought Buddah home shortly after moving in. Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025 Cynthia invited Natalia to move in with them just days after their first meeting. Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025 Its first residents move in Friday. Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for move in

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of move in was in 1850

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“Move in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20in. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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