move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work
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Across the nation, some communities have had more blackouts after large data centers move in, and higher power bills as utilities have to build more infrastructure to support them. Alexandra Phelps, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 The air is expected to improve on Saturday in the Ohio Valley, Northeast and the Mid-Atlantic, when rain moves in. Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 17 July 2026 One of more interesting moves in consumer tech recently is the EU’s demand for user-replaceable batteries, but a few new categories have now been granted an exemption, including smartwatches like the Apple Watch. Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 Munda, 19, has intermittently trained with the seniors over the past couple of seasons and the energetic midfielder is primed for a loan move in the new season. Chris Waugh, New York Times, 17 July 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 19 Jul. 2026.

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