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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James, who hasn’t pulled out the move in years, executed it methodically. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 2 July 2026 This arrangement enables three-dimensional sound placement that allows users to perceive where a robot is moving in relation to their body. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026 Should economic growth threaten one of those aspects, the FOMC is employed to move in order to deliver its objectives. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 3 July 2026 Upon getting divorced, Zaayer moved back to the community, and Shawna let her move in with her and her husband, David Scott. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for move in

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of move in was in 1850

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move house
move in
move in for the kill
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“Move in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20in. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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