move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work
Phrases
move in on
: to make advances or aggressive movements toward

Examples of move in in a Sentence

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Crypto Is Cyclical An initial appeal of cryptoassets, especially for institutional investors and professional traders, was that the asset class often moved in a counter-cyclical manner that provided a hedge against volatility in other market sectors. Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 18 Oct. 2025 Women moved in colorful skirts, their steps steady and powerful, as resort guests gathered to sing and clap in time. Essence, 18 Oct. 2025 The Mets need to make the best possible moves in order to give themselves a chance at redemption next year. Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025 After starting treatment, Schleicher and her now-husband moved in with her parents. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025 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 20 Oct. 2025.

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