move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work

see also move in on

Examples of move in in a Sentence

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Watching the volcano's interior move in 3D on a computer screen makes all of the effort worthwhile. Arkansas Online, 11 Jan. 2026 When my dad died, two years back, my mom’s best friend and her daughter moved in with us. Sadia Shepard, New Yorker, 11 Jan. 2026 Some traditional waste bins are still left in the city, many of which will be moved in the spring, according to Haas; an additional shipment of Bigbellys will be on its way once the weather warms. Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026 Things just started moving in a really positive way. Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 11 Jan. 2026 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 12 Jan. 2026.

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