move in

verb

moved in; moving in; moves in

intransitive verb

: to occupy a dwelling or place of work
Phrases
move in on
: to make advances or aggressive movements toward

Examples of move in in a Sentence

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The robots, often designed with a biped form factor, typically take on the appearance of the human body and thus, can walk and move in ways that imitate humans. Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 10 July 2025 In the episode, Jonathan and Drew overhauled J.D.’s longtime bachelor pad, which needed serious renovation after his now-wife Annalee moved in a few years prior. Ale Russian, People.com, 9 July 2025 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has sent administrative subpoenas to Harvard demanding information about foreign students, the latest move in the legal battle between the Trump administration and the Ivy League college. Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025 The agency made the move in a court filing as part of a settlement effort. Haisten Willis, The Washington Examiner, 9 July 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 16 Jul. 2025.

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