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

Recent Examples on the Web At the party, Evelyn and Moira meet two men—Sinden and Paul—who clearly move in wealthier and more privileged circles than the sisters do. Deborah Treisman, The New Yorker, 23 June 2024 After the speeches concluded, attendees, including Nightingale, swarmed the dance floor and moved in unison through steps everyone knew by heart. Frank Shyong, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2024 Their 5-2 decision highlights the complexities of recent moves in court and in the Legislature to address racial bias in capital cases. Calmatters, The Mercury News, 21 June 2024 The fair, taking place July 12 to 28 at Cal Expo in Sacramento, has moved in recent years to include marijuana to a greater extent. Esther Sun, Sacramento Bee, 20 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for move in 

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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 27 Jun. 2024.

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