move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work
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From 2020 to 2024, Asheville’s population boomed, with more than 16,000 new residents moving in, and the question of who gets to participate in Appalachian culture found an answer in the square dancing circles that have always welcomed newcomers to the Tar Heel State. Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026 Bond yields and prices move in opposite directions, so elevated yields mean downward pressure on the value of the assets remains in place. Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 7 June 2026 Women are making major moves in the housing market, and many are doing it solo. Kathy Collins, Fortune, 6 June 2026 Furthermore, her re-recording of several of her earlier albums — an unorthodox but revolutionary move in the industry — allowed Swift to regain ownership of her music, thus earning her own royalties. Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 6 June 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 11 Jun. 2026.

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