move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work
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That disconnect may be confusing to consumers and investors who assume the stock market and economy mirror one another, moving in lockstep. Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 10 July 2026 After 14 new houseguests moved in during the premiere episode, host Julie Chen Moonves revealed that three reality TV icons would also be joining them. Melina Khan, USA Today, 10 July 2026 But Americans are still skeptical the economy is moving in the right direction, and many are feeling left behind. Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026 Monsoon moisture moves in soon Friday is another seasonable day for the Central Valley and Central California with high temperatures in the 90s and low 100s for much of the Central Valley. Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 10 July 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 17 Jul. 2026.

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