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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That figure has barely moved in three years of consecutive DDI surveys, across periods when the composition of work itself has changed significantly. — Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 Hot Inland Temperatures Away from the coast, expect warm temperatures around the bay and hot temperatures inland through the weekend, as high pressure moves in. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 31 July 2026 The caterpillars move in a single-file line—a procession—and often defoliate oak trees completely. — Ben Crair, New Yorker, 31 July 2026 Members of Task Force Bastogne, currently serving under Operation Ardent Vanguard, will be the first service members to move in. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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