move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work
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Hundreds of birds called dunlins wheel above the freshly remade landscape, moving in tight formation like a pulsing, living cloud. John Ryan, NPR, 3 May 2026 From an economic standpoint, most major indicators suggest America is moving in the right direction, though the social landscape remains mixed. Kevin Fixler may 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 May 2026 Another 13% moved in with parents or other family members, and an additional 13% took on more household expenses to afford a larger home or vehicle to accommodate their growing family. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 May 2026 Direction of country and Trump policy decisions Two-thirds of Americans say the country is moving in the wrong direction, including over 9 in 10 Democrats and nearly 8 in 10 independents. Emily Guskin, ABC News, 3 May 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 7 May. 2026.

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