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 high is forecast to top out around 64 degrees before a weak cold front moves in. Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026 But turmoil within the franchise on and off the court has led to general manager Zach Kleiman moving in a different direction. Tony Jones, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026 Restaurants, bars that closed or moved in Louisville in 2026. Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Feb. 2026 Facing financial troubles, Lockwood and her husband move in with her parents, and Priestdaddy becomes an absurdist reflection on growing up in such an environment. Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 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 4 Feb. 2026.

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