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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More leftward shifts in those counties—or a move in Trump’s favor—could be worth tens of thousands of votes for either candidate. Joe Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Warmer air close to the surface is expected to move in and allow for a switch to a mix of rain and snow. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 However, markets don’t usually move in a straight line. Nishant Pant, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 The Biden administration has since been moving in the other direction, looking to, for instance, raise corporate taxes to 28 percent from 21 percent and then use that money to invest in people and national priorities through other programs. Evan Clark, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024 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 14 Nov. 2024.

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