move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work
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What the Cowboys have done is make smart financial moves in a weak free agent market while trying to fill some holes. Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026 When troublemaker Arlene moves in across the street to live with her father, Maria falls helplessly under her corrupting influence. Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026 Sign up now for the CNBC Investing Club to follow Jim Cramer’s every move in the market. Paulina Likos, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026 The nation is moving in two starkly different directions, with states such as Oklahoma, South Carolina and Kentucky phasing out their income tax to attract businesses and population. Betsy McCaughey, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 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 21 Mar. 2026.

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