move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work
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Though Kuemper has faced health issues since returning from Milan with a silver medal despite zero games played for Canada, a move in goal seems unlikely for the Kings given that their tandem has mostly performed well and few goalies are moved at the deadline. Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 3 Mar. 2026 For more than a decade, the foundation was central to almost every decision, appointment, and piece of earth moved in an at least $25 billion Everglades restoration project. Michael Adno, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2026 The first season explored the group moving in together, launching a fashion line, go on vacation in Miami, deal with health problems and startup issues and breakups. Peter White, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026 Life’s turned upside down when a cactus family moves in next door. Kevin Giraud, Variety, 3 Mar. 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 9 Mar. 2026.

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