move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work
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Still, that the CEO of a major automaker would consider it at all underscores how far ahead China has moved in the space — and how much catching up domestic automakers still have to do. Allie Canal, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026 Adding insult to injury, major carriers including Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have even paused transit through the corridor, raising concerns about delays, rerouting and rising freight costs for goods moving in and out of the Persian Gulf. Andre Claudio, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2026 The girl moved in with them in May of 2022. Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026 At $39 trillion in debt, even a quarter-point move in borrowing costs adds tens of billions to the annual tab. Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Apr. 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 10 Apr. 2026.

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