move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work
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The Texas and California gambits were the first moves in an elaborate game of gerrymandering chess between the White House and Jeffries. Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026 Another player who had a good day was transfer defensive lineman Jacaryous Holzendorf, who moved in from Georgia, following former teammates Jackson and offensive lineman James Campbell. Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2026 The legal system is moving in both directions at once. Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026 Sunday morning begins with a chance of rain, before potentially severe weather moves in for the afternoon and evening hours, triggering a NEXT Weather Alert for Sunday. Adam Del Rosso, CBS News, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for move in

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 May. 2026.

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