move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work

see also move in on

Examples of move in in a Sentence

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The pause in the weather allowed Dreena Edillor to take advantage of the conditions, stepping outside with her 9-year-old dog, Ruby, before heavier rain is expected to move in later. Da Lin, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2025 Conversations will be had about the practicality of replacing Eberflus in the offseason versus having four defensive coordinators in as many seasons if the team does decide to move in a different direction. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Dec. 2025 The Times reported that a source said that Harry and is moving in the right direction and claimed the pair do speak, but another said this is laughable. Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 20 Dec. 2025 In the storm's wake, chilly but quieter weather has moved in. Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 20 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 2025.

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