move out

verb

moved out; moving out; moves out

intransitive verb

1
: to leave one's residence to live somewhere else
moved out of his parents' house and into an apartment
2
: to start away from some point or place
told the troops it was time to move out

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While some billionaires have already moved out of state, several remain and will pay their fair share — as long as the Billionaire Tax Act is passed. Fatima Corona, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Cold plunges, infrared saunas and red light panels are moving out of luxury spas and into garages, spare rooms and basements. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026 Despite all of Hudson’s attempts to cozy up to her last week, Ariana is officially single and moving out. Tom Smyth, Vulture, 9 July 2026 In 2025, just 22,000 more people moved to Florida from other states than moved out. Karin Brewster, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for move out

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“Move out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20out. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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